Crater Lake to Lassen Volcanic: Road Trip Guide & Distance

167.3 miles 269.3 km · straight line
209.2 miles estimated 336.6 km · driving distance
4h 12min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
168° SSE bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Lassen Volcanic?

The distance from Crater Lake to Lassen Volcanic is 167.3 miles (269.3 km) as the crow flies. Lassen Volcanic is located SSE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 209.2 miles, taking about 4h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Lassen Volcanic in California.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Crater Lake and Lassen Volcanic. 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 Lassen Volcanic

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 12min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 2min $17–$31* Budget
Train ~3h 59min $25–$73* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Lassen Volcanic

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Lassen Volcanic
40.50°N, 121.50°W
America/Los_Angeles
3187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 56 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 148.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients