Clifton to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Clifton from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Clifton to Mammoth Lakes is 578.4 miles (930.8 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located W of Clifton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 694.1 miles, taking about 13h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Clifton in Colorado 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clifton 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.