Ballwin to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1540.3 miles 2478.9 km · straight line
1848.4 miles estimated 2974.7 km · driving distance
37h 11min estimated drive time
$178 - $219 estimated fuel cost
~3h 36min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Ballwin from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Ballwin to Mammoth Lakes is 1540.3 miles (2478.9 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located W of Ballwin. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1848.4 miles, taking about 37h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 36min. Both are located in United States — Ballwin in Missouri 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 Ballwin 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 Ballwin to Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 11min $178 - $219 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~44h 37min $148–$277* Budget
Train ~48h 20min $222–$647* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ballwin & Mammoth Lakes

Quick Facts

Ballwin
38.60°N, 90.55°W
America/Chicago
192m 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 513 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 128 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients