Crater Lake to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

955.9 miles 1538.3 km · straight line
1220.2 miles actual route 1963.8 km · driving distance
22h 23min estimated drive time
$117 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
137° SE bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Tucson?

The distance from Crater Lake to Tucson is 955.9 miles (1538.3 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1220.2 miles, taking about 22h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Tucson in Arizona.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 23min $117 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 52min $98–$183* Budget
Train ~29h 6min $146–$427* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Tucson

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 319 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM