Atlanta to Crater Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

2123.1 miles 3416.8 km · straight line
2565.5 miles actual route 4128.8 km · driving distance
47h 4min estimated drive time
$247 - $304 estimated fuel cost
~4h 46min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Crater Lake?

The distance from Atlanta to Crater Lake is 2123.1 miles (3416.8 km) as the crow flies. Crater Lake is located WNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2565.5 miles, taking about 47h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 46min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Crater Lake. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Crater Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 47h 4min $247 - $304 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~56h 29min $205–$385* Budget
Train ~61h 11min $308–$898* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Crater Lake

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 708 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 177 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 11.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM