Crater Lake to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1792.6 miles 2884.9 km · straight line
2290 miles actual route 3685.4 km · driving distance
41h 7min estimated drive time
$220 - $271 estimated fuel cost
~4h 6min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Memphis?

The distance from Crater Lake to Memphis is 1792.6 miles (2884.9 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located E of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2290 miles, taking about 41h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 6min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Memphis in Tennessee.

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 Memphis. 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 Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 41h 7min $220 - $271 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~49h 20min $183–$344* Budget
Train ~53h 27min $275–$802* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Memphis

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 598 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 149 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM