Crater Lake to Payson, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

574.1 miles 923.9 km · straight line
688.9 miles estimated 1108.7 km · driving distance
13h 52min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Payson, Utah?

The distance from Crater Lake to Payson, Utah is 574.1 miles (923.9 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Utah is located ESE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 688.9 miles, taking about 13h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Payson, Utah 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Crater Lake and Payson, Utah. 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 Payson, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 52min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 38min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~18h 2min $83–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Payson, Utah

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Payson, Utah
40.04°N, 111.73°W
America/Denver
1418m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients