Crater Lake to Moab: Road Trip Guide & Distance

723.4 miles 1164.2 km · straight line
868.1 miles estimated 1397 km · driving distance
17h 28min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
110° ESE bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Moab?

The distance from Crater Lake to Moab is 723.4 miles (1164.2 km) as the crow flies. Moab is located ESE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 868.1 miles, taking about 17h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Moab in Utah.

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 Moab. 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 Moab

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 28min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 58min $69–$130* Budget
Train ~22h 42min $104–$304* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Moab

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Moab
38.57°N, 109.55°W
America/Denver
1227m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 241 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients