Crater Lake to Madera: Road Trip Guide & Distance

423.1 miles 680.9 km · straight line
507.7 miles estimated 817.1 km · driving distance
10h 13min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
164° SSE bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Madera?

The distance from Crater Lake to Madera is 423.1 miles (680.9 km) as the crow flies. Madera is located SSE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 507.7 miles, taking about 10h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Madera in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Madera. 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 Madera

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 13min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 16min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 42min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Madera

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Madera
36.96°N, 120.06°W
America/Los_Angeles
83m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients