Crater Lake to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Crater Lake from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Crater Lake to Mammoth Lakes is 398 miles (640.5 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located SSE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 477.6 miles, taking about 9h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Mammoth Lakes 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 Mammoth Lakes. 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.