Big Spring to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1056.5 miles 1700.3 km · straight line
1267.8 miles estimated 2040.4 km · driving distance
25h 30min estimated drive time
$122 - $150 estimated fuel cost
~2h 38min flight time
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Big Spring from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Big Spring to Mammoth Lakes is 1056.5 miles (1700.3 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located WNW of Big Spring. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1267.8 miles, taking about 25h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Big Spring 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 Big Spring 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 Big Spring to Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 30min $122 - $150 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 36min $101–$190* Budget
Train ~33h 9min $152–$444* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Spring & Mammoth Lakes

Quick Facts

Big Spring
32.25°N, 101.48°W
America/Chicago
744m 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 352 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients