Crater Lake to Kanab: Road Trip Guide & Distance

649.3 miles 1044.9 km · straight line
779.1 miles estimated 1253.9 km · driving distance
15h 40min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Kanab?

The distance from Crater Lake to Kanab is 649.3 miles (1044.9 km) as the crow flies. Kanab is located SE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 779.1 miles, taking about 15h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Kanab in Utah.

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 Kanab. 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 Kanab

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 40min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 48min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~20h 22min $93–$273* Comfort

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Kanab
37.05°N, 112.53°W
America/Denver
1506m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients