Crater Lake to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

595 miles 957.5 km · straight line
754.2 miles actual route 1213.7 km · driving distance
15h 7min estimated drive time
$73 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
139° SE bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Las Vegas?

The distance from Crater Lake to Las Vegas is 595 miles (957.5 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located SE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 754.2 miles, taking about 15h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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 Las Vegas. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 7min $73 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 8min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 39min $91–$264* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM