Abilene to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1143.5 miles 1840.3 km · straight line
1372.2 miles estimated 2208.4 km · driving distance
27h 36min estimated drive time
$132 - $163 estimated fuel cost
~2h 48min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Abilene from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Abilene to Mammoth Lakes is 1143.5 miles (1840.3 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located WNW of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1372.2 miles, taking about 27h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and Mammoth Lakes in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Abilene and Mammoth Lakes. 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 Abilene to Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 36min $132 - $163 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 7min $110–$206* Budget
Train ~35h 53min $165–$480* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & Mammoth Lakes

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m elevation
Mammoth Lakes
37.65°N, 118.97°W
America/Los_Angeles
2400m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 381 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients