Crater Lake to Madison, Wisconsin: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1645.9 miles 2648.9 km · straight line
1975.2 miles estimated 3178.7 km · driving distance
39h 44min estimated drive time
$190 - $234 estimated fuel cost
~3h 49min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Madison, Wisconsin?

The distance from Crater Lake to Madison, Wisconsin is 1645.9 miles (2648.9 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Wisconsin is located ENE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1975.2 miles, taking about 39h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 49min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Madison, Wisconsin in Wisconsin.

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 Madison, Wisconsin. 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 Madison, Wisconsin

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 39h 44min $190 - $234 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~47h 41min $158–$296* Budget
Train ~51h 39min $237–$691* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Madison, Wisconsin

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Madison, Wisconsin
43.07°N, 89.40°W
America/Chicago
266m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 549 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 137 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients