Crater Lake to Reedley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

456.7 miles 735 km · straight line
548 miles estimated 882 km · driving distance
11h 2min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
161° SSE bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Reedley?

The distance from Crater Lake to Reedley is 456.7 miles (735 km) as the crow flies. Reedley is located SSE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 548 miles, taking about 11h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Reedley in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Reedley. 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 Reedley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 2min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 14min $44–$82* Budget
Train ~10h 29min $66–$192* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Reedley

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Reedley
36.60°N, 119.45°W
America/Los_Angeles
106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients