Crater Lake to Ridgecrest: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Crater Lake from Ridgecrest?
The distance from Crater Lake to Ridgecrest is 555.3 miles (893.6 km) as the crow flies. Ridgecrest is located SSE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 666.3 miles, taking about 13h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Ridgecrest in California.
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 Ridgecrest. 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 Ridgecrest
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 185 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 44.8 times to circle the Earth's equator