Crater Lake to Yuba City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

259.2 miles 417.1 km · straight line
324 miles estimated 521.4 km · driving distance
6h 31min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
173° S bearing direction

How far is Crater Lake from Yuba City?

The distance from Crater Lake to Yuba City is 259.2 miles (417.1 km) as the crow flies. Yuba City is located S of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 324 miles, taking about 6h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon and Yuba City in California.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Crater Lake and Yuba City. 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 Yuba City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 31min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 49min $26–$49* Budget
Train ~6h 11min $39–$113* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crater Lake & Yuba City

Quick Facts

Crater Lake
42.87°N, 122.17°W
America/Los_Angeles
1883m elevation
Yuba City
39.14°N, 121.62°W
America/Los_Angeles
18m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 86 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 96.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients