Anaheim to Crater Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

665 miles 1070.2 km · straight line
798 miles estimated 1284.2 km · driving distance
16h 3min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
341° NNW bearing direction

How far is Anaheim from Crater Lake?

The distance from Anaheim to Crater Lake is 665 miles (1070.2 km) as the crow flies. Crater Lake is located NNW of Anaheim. By car, the driving distance is approximately 798 miles, taking about 16h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Anaheim in California and Crater Lake in Oregon.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Anaheim and Crater Lake. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Anaheim to Crater Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 3min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 16min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 52min $96–$279* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Anaheim & Crater Lake

Quick Facts

Anaheim
33.84°N, 117.91°W
America/Los_Angeles
48m elevation
Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients