Crater Lake to Turlock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

377.8 miles 608 km · straight line
453.4 miles estimated 729.6 km · driving distance
9h 7min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
169° S bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Turlock?

The distance from Crater Lake to Turlock is 377.8 miles (608 km) as the crow flies. Turlock is located S of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 453.4 miles, taking about 9h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Turlock 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 Turlock. 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 Turlock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 7min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 56min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 40min $54–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Turlock

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Turlock
37.49°N, 120.85°W
America/Los_Angeles
31m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients