Crater Lake to Delano: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Crater Lake from Delano?
The distance from Crater Lake to Delano is 514.7 miles (828.3 km) as the crow flies. Delano is located SSE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 617.6 miles, taking about 12h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Delano in California.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Crater Lake and Delano. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 172 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
- You could travel this distance about 48.4 times to circle the Earth's equator