Dallas, Texas to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1292.8 miles 2080.6 km · straight line
1574.9 miles actual route 2534.5 km · driving distance
27h 56min estimated drive time
$152 - $187 estimated fuel cost
~3h 6min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Mammoth Lakes is 1292.8 miles (2080.6 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located WNW of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1574.9 miles, taking about 27h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 6min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas 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. 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 Dallas, Texas and Mammoth Lakes. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Dallas, Texas to Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 56min $152 - $187 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 31min $126–$236* Budget
Train ~36h 19min $189–$551* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Mammoth Lakes

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 431 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 108 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM