Aspen to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

666 miles 1071.8 km · straight line
799.2 miles estimated 1286.2 km · driving distance
16h 5min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
265° W bearing direction

How far is Aspen from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Aspen to Mammoth Lakes is 666 miles (1071.8 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located W of Aspen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 799.2 miles, taking about 16h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Aspen in Colorado 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aspen 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 Aspen to Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 5min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 18min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 55min $96–$280* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aspen & Mammoth Lakes

Quick Facts

Aspen
39.19°N, 106.82°W
America/Denver
2438m 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 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients