Are you planning a road trip from Portland to Grand Canyon National Park? Then here is an overview of the route, with 7 optional stops to consider to add to your travel experience!
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Fastest route from Portland to Grand Canyon National Park
The quickest route is 1,285 miles and takes 19.5 hours. Here’s a map that shows the road trip:
5 great detours to consider
Happiness is all about the journey, not the destination. If you don’t mind an adventurous detour, then you can visit some of the following places on your way to Grand Canyon National Park.
1. Crater Lake National Park
By adding 28 miles and 2.2 hours to your road trip, you can stop at Crater Lake National Park.
Detour type: National park
2. Painted Hills
By adding 29 miles and 1.6 hours to your road trip, you can stop at Painted Hills.
Detour type: Viewpoint(s)
3. Bend
By adding -24 miles and .8 hours to your road trip, you can stop at Bend.
Detour type: City
4. Bryce Canyon National Park
By adding 32 miles and .6 hours to your road trip, you can stop at Bryce Canyon National Park.
Detour type: National park
5. Zion National Park
By adding 37 miles and .8 hours to your road trip, you can stop at Zion National Park.
Detour type: National park
Wrapping up
There’s a lot to see on your way from Portland to Grand Canyon National Park. Did I miss anything important? Do you have anything to add to this road trip? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below!
