Crater Lake to Folsom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Crater Lake from Folsom?

The distance from Crater Lake to Folsom is 294.2 miles (473.4 km) as the crow flies. Folsom is located S of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 367.7 miles, taking about 7h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Folsom in California.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Crater Lake and Folsom. 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.