Bullhead City to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

299.7 miles 482.3 km · straight line
374.6 miles estimated 602.9 km · driving distance
7h 32min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Bullhead City from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Bullhead City to Mammoth Lakes is 299.7 miles (482.3 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located NW of Bullhead City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 374.6 miles, taking about 7h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Bullhead City in Arizona and Mammoth Lakes in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Bullhead City 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 Bullhead City to Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 32min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 2min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 9min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bullhead City & Mammoth Lakes

Quick Facts

Bullhead City
35.15°N, 114.57°W
America/Phoenix
170m 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 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients