Crater Lake to Jackson Hole: Road Trip Guide & Distance

575.8 miles 926.7 km · straight line
691 miles estimated 1112 km · driving distance
13h 54min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Jackson Hole?

The distance from Crater Lake to Jackson Hole is 575.8 miles (926.7 km) as the crow flies. Jackson Hole is located E of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 691 miles, taking about 13h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Jackson Hole in Wyoming.

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 Jackson Hole. 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 Jackson Hole

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 54min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 41min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 4min $83–$242* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Jackson Hole

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Jackson Hole
43.48°N, 110.76°W
America/Denver
1901m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 192 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients