Crater Lake to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

664.3 miles 1069.1 km · straight line
759.8 miles actual route 1222.8 km · driving distance
14h 16min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
160° SSE bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Crater Lake to Long Beach, California is 664.3 miles (1069.1 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located SSE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 759.8 miles, taking about 14h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Long Beach, California in California.

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 Long Beach, California. 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 Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 16min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 7min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~18h 33min $91–$266* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM