Crater Lake to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

350 miles 563.2 km · straight line
402.8 miles actual route 648.2 km · driving distance
7h 46min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
181° S bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Oakland?

The distance from Crater Lake to Oakland is 350 miles (563.2 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located S of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 402.8 miles, taking about 7h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Oakland 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Crater Lake and Oakland. 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 Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 46min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 19min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 23min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Oakland

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM