Crater Lake to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

298.3 miles 480 km · straight line
354.1 miles actual route 569.9 km · driving distance
6h 49min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
173° S bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Sacramento?

The distance from Crater Lake to Sacramento is 298.3 miles (480 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located S of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 354.1 miles, taking about 6h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Sacramento 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 49min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 11min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 29min $42–$124* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation

From Crater Lake

From Sacramento

Explore more routes from Sacramento

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM