Crater Lake to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

644.9 miles 1037.8 km · straight line
736.5 miles actual route 1185.3 km · driving distance
13h 49min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
160° SSE bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Los Angeles?

The distance from Crater Lake to Los Angeles is 644.9 miles (1037.8 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located SSE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 736.5 miles, taking about 13h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 49min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 35min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~17h 58min $88–$258* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 215 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM