Blue Springs to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1337.4 miles 2152.4 km · straight line
1604.9 miles estimated 2582.9 km · driving distance
32h 17min estimated drive time
$154 - $190 estimated fuel cost
~3h 11min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is Blue Springs from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Blue Springs to Mammoth Lakes is 1337.4 miles (2152.4 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located W of Blue Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1604.9 miles, taking about 32h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 11min. Both are located in United States — Blue Springs 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 Blue Springs 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 Blue Springs to Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 17min $154 - $190 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 44min $128–$241* Budget
Train ~41h 58min $193–$562* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blue Springs & Mammoth Lakes

Quick Facts

Blue Springs
39.02°N, 94.28°W
America/Chicago
297m 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 446 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 111 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients