Concord, California to Crater Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

338 miles 543.9 km · straight line
405.6 miles estimated 652.7 km · driving distance
8h 10min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
359° N bearing direction

How far is Concord, California from Crater Lake?

The distance from Concord, California to Crater Lake is 338 miles (543.9 km) as the crow flies. Crater Lake is located N of Concord, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 405.6 miles, taking about 8h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Concord, California in California and Crater Lake in Oregon.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Concord, California 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 Concord, California to Crater Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 10min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 48min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 46min $49–$142* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Concord, California & Crater Lake

Quick Facts

Concord, California
37.98°N, 122.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
23m 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 113 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients