Crater Lake to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

548.5 miles 882.7 km · straight line
658.2 miles estimated 1059.2 km · driving distance
13h 14min estimated drive time
$63 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Crater Lake to Salt Lake City is 548.5 miles (882.7 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located ESE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 658.2 miles, taking about 13h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Salt Lake City in Utah.

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 Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 14min $63 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 53min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 12min $79–$230* Comfort

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients