Cranbrook to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

834.2 miles 1342.5 km · straight line
1001 miles estimated 1611 km · driving distance
20h 8min estimated drive time
CAD 162 - CAD 200 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
192° SSW bearing direction

How far is Cranbrook from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Cranbrook to Mammoth Lakes is 834.2 miles (1342.5 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located SSW of Cranbrook. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1001 miles, taking about 20h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Cranbrook is in British Columbia, 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 Cranbrook 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 Cranbrook to Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 8min CAD 162 - CAD 200 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 10min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~26h 10min $120–$350* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cranbrook & Mammoth Lakes

Quick Facts

Cranbrook
49.50°N, 115.77°W
America/Edmonton
949m 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 278 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients