Clovis to Crater Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Clovis from Crater Lake?

The distance from Clovis to Crater Lake is 1174.8 miles (1890.6 km) as the crow flies. Crater Lake is located NW of Clovis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1409.7 miles, taking about 28h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Clovis in New Mexico 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 Clovis 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.