Bryce Canyon to Crater Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

639.6 miles 1029.4 km · straight line
767.6 miles estimated 1235.3 km · driving distance
15h 26min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Bryce Canyon from Crater Lake?

The distance from Bryce Canyon to Crater Lake is 639.6 miles (1029.4 km) as the crow flies. Crater Lake is located NW of Bryce Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 767.6 miles, taking about 15h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Bryce Canyon in Utah 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 Bryce Canyon 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 Bryce Canyon to Crater Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 26min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 31min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~20h 4min $92–$269* Comfort

Quick Facts

Bryce Canyon
37.59°N, 112.19°W
America/Denver
2529m 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 213 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients