Klamath Falls to Merced: Road Trip Guide & Distance

347 miles 558.5 km · straight line
416.4 miles estimated 670.2 km · driving distance
8h 23min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
168° SSE bearing direction

How far is Klamath Falls from Merced?

The distance from Klamath Falls to Merced is 347 miles (558.5 km) as the crow flies. Merced is located SSE of Klamath Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 416.4 miles, taking about 8h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Klamath Falls in Oregon and Merced 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Klamath Falls and Merced. 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 Klamath Falls to Merced

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 23min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 4min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 58min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Klamath Falls & Merced

Quick Facts

Klamath Falls
42.22°N, 121.78°W
America/Los_Angeles
1252m elevation
Merced
37.30°N, 120.48°W
America/Los_Angeles
52m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 116 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients