Crested Butte to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Crested Butte from Mammoth Lakes?
The distance from Crested Butte to Mammoth Lakes is 655.2 miles (1054.4 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located W of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 786.2 miles, taking about 15h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte 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 Crested Butte 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 Crested Butte to Mammoth Lakes
Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Mammoth Lakes
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 218 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
- You could travel this distance about 38 times to circle the Earth's equator