El Paso to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

816.5 miles 1314.1 km · straight line
1039.6 miles actual route 1673 km · driving distance
18h 54min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from El Paso to Mammoth Lakes is 816.5 miles (1314.1 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located WNW of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1039.6 miles, taking about 18h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso to Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 54min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 41min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~24h 34min $125–$364* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Mammoth Lakes

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 272 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM