Farmington, New Mexico to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

595 miles 957.5 km · straight line
714 miles estimated 1149 km · driving distance
14h 22min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Farmington, New Mexico from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to Mammoth Lakes is 595 miles (957.5 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located W of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 714 miles, taking about 14h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico 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 Farmington, New Mexico 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 Farmington, New Mexico to Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 22min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 14min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 41min $86–$250* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, New Mexico & Mammoth Lakes

Quick Facts

Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m elevation
Mammoth Lakes
37.65°N, 118.97°W
America/Los_Angeles
2400m elevation
Explore more routes from Mammoth Lakes

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients