Crater Lake to Redding: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Crater Lake from Redding?

The distance from Crater Lake to Redding is 158.1 miles (254.4 km) as the crow flies. Redding is located S of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 197.6 miles, taking about 3h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 49min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Redding 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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