Crater Lake to Washougal: Road Trip Guide & Distance

187.8 miles 302.2 km · straight line
234.8 miles estimated 377.8 km · driving distance
4h 43min estimated drive time
$23 - $28 estimated fuel cost
~53min flight time
357° N bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Washougal?

The distance from Crater Lake to Washougal is 187.8 miles (302.2 km) as the crow flies. Washougal is located N of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 234.8 miles, taking about 4h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 53min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Washougal 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 43min $23 - $28 Flexible stops
Fly ~53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 40min $19–$35* Budget
Train ~4h 29min $28–$82* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Washougal

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Washougal
45.58°N, 122.35°W
America/Los_Angeles
24m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 63 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 16 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 132.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients