Coeur d'Alene to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

701.8 miles 1129.4 km · straight line
842.1 miles estimated 1355.3 km · driving distance
16h 56min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
190° S bearing direction

How far is Coeur d'Alene from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Coeur d'Alene to Mammoth Lakes is 701.8 miles (1129.4 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located S of Coeur d'Alene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 842.1 miles, taking about 16h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Coeur d'Alene in Idaho 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Coeur d'Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene to Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 56min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 19min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~22h 1min $101–$295* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Coeur d'Alene & Mammoth Lakes

Quick Facts

Coeur d'Alene
47.68°N, 116.78°W
America/Los_Angeles
664m 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 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients