Crater Lake to Vacaville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

311.9 miles 501.9 km · straight line
374.3 miles estimated 602.3 km · driving distance
7h 32min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
178° S bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Vacaville?

The distance from Crater Lake to Vacaville is 311.9 miles (501.9 km) as the crow flies. Vacaville is located S of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 374.3 miles, taking about 7h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Vacaville 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 32min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 2min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 9min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Vacaville

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Vacaville
38.36°N, 121.99°W
America/Los_Angeles
53m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients