Crater Lake to Deer Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

834.7 miles 1343.4 km · straight line
1001.7 miles estimated 1612.1 km · driving distance
20h 9min estimated drive time
$96 - $119 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
136° SE bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Deer Valley?

The distance from Crater Lake to Deer Valley is 834.7 miles (1343.4 km) as the crow flies. Deer Valley is located SE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1001.7 miles, taking about 20h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Deer Valley in Arizona.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Crater Lake and Deer Valley. 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 Crater Lake to Deer Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 9min $96 - $119 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 11min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~26h 12min $120–$351* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Deer Valley

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Deer Valley
33.68°N, 112.13°W
America/Phoenix
419m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 278 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients