Crater Lake to Los Lunas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

997.7 miles 1605.6 km · straight line
1197.2 miles estimated 1926.7 km · driving distance
24h 5min estimated drive time
$115 - $142 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
119° ESE bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Los Lunas?

The distance from Crater Lake to Los Lunas is 997.7 miles (1605.6 km) as the crow flies. Los Lunas is located ESE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1197.2 miles, taking about 24h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Los Lunas in New Mexico.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Crater Lake and Los Lunas. 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 Los Lunas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 5min $115 - $142 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 54min $96–$180* Budget
Train ~31h 19min $144–$419* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Los Lunas

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Los Lunas
34.81°N, 106.73°W
America/Denver
1480m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 333 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients