Crater Lake to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

352.2 miles 566.8 km · straight line
409.3 miles actual route 658.7 km · driving distance
7h 55min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
182° S bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from San Francisco?

The distance from Crater Lake to San Francisco is 352.2 miles (566.8 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located S of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 409.3 miles, taking about 7h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and San Francisco 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Crater Lake and San Francisco. 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 San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 55min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 30min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 31min $49–$143* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM