Cochrane to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

960.8 miles 1546.2 km · straight line
1152.9 miles estimated 1855.4 km · driving distance
23h 12min estimated drive time
CAD 187 - CAD 230 estimated fuel cost
~2h 26min flight time
195° SSW bearing direction

How far is Cochrane from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Cochrane to Mammoth Lakes is 960.8 miles (1546.2 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located SSW of Cochrane. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1152.9 miles, taking about 23h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Cochrane is in Alberta, Canada, while Mammoth Lakes is in California, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Cochrane 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 Cochrane to Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 12min CAD 187 - CAD 230 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 50min $92–$173* Budget
Train ~30h 10min $138–$404* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cochrane & Mammoth Lakes

Quick Facts

Cochrane
51.18°N, 114.47°W
America/Edmonton
1143m 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 320 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients