Alamogordo to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

803 miles 1292.3 km · straight line
963.6 miles estimated 1550.8 km · driving distance
19h 23min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Alamogordo from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Alamogordo to Mammoth Lakes is 803 miles (1292.3 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located WNW of Alamogordo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 963.6 miles, taking about 19h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Alamogordo in New Mexico 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 Alamogordo 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 Alamogordo to Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 23min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 16min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~25h 12min $116–$337* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alamogordo & Mammoth Lakes

Quick Facts

Alamogordo
32.90°N, 105.96°W
America/Denver
1323m 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 268 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients