Chesterfield to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1538.1 miles 2475.4 km · straight line
1845.8 miles estimated 2970.5 km · driving distance
37h 8min estimated drive time
$178 - $219 estimated fuel cost
~3h 36min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Chesterfield from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Chesterfield to Mammoth Lakes is 1538.1 miles (2475.4 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located W of Chesterfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1845.8 miles, taking about 37h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 36min. Both are located in United States — Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield to Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 8min $178 - $219 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~44h 34min $148–$277* Budget
Train ~48h 16min $221–$646* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chesterfield & Mammoth Lakes

Quick Facts

Chesterfield
38.66°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
144m 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