Crater Lake to Prescott Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

778.3 miles 1252.6 km · straight line
934 miles estimated 1503.1 km · driving distance
18h 47min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
134° SE bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Prescott Valley?

The distance from Crater Lake to Prescott Valley is 778.3 miles (1252.6 km) as the crow flies. Prescott Valley is located SE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 934 miles, taking about 18h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Prescott Valley 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 Prescott Valley. 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 Prescott Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 47min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 32min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~24h 25min $112–$327* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Prescott Valley

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Prescott Valley
34.61°N, 112.32°W
America/Phoenix
1532m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 259 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients