Crater Lake to Paradise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

216.7 miles 348.7 km · straight line
270.9 miles estimated 435.9 km · driving distance
5h 27min estimated drive time
$26 - $32 estimated fuel cost
~56min flight time
172° S bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Paradise?

The distance from Crater Lake to Paradise is 216.7 miles (348.7 km) as the crow flies. Paradise is located S of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 270.9 miles, taking about 5h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 56min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Paradise in California.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 27min $26 - $32 Flexible stops
Fly ~56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 32min $22–$41* Budget
Train ~5h 11min $33–$95* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Paradise

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Paradise
39.76°N, 121.62°W
America/Los_Angeles
542m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 72 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 114.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients