Crater Lake to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

849.8 miles 1367.6 km · straight line
1107.3 miles actual route 1782.1 km · driving distance
20h 27min estimated drive time
$107 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
137° SE bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Phoenix?

The distance from Crater Lake to Phoenix is 849.8 miles (1367.6 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located SE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1107.3 miles, taking about 20h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Phoenix in Arizona.

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 Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 27min $107 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 32min $89–$166* Budget
Train ~26h 35min $133–$388* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 283 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM