Crater Lake to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Crater Lake from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Crater Lake to Tri-Cities is 275.4 miles (443.2 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located NNE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 344.2 miles, taking about 6h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Tri-Cities in Washington.

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. 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 Tri-Cities. 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.