Grand Canyon to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

393.7 miles 633.6 km · straight line
472.4 miles estimated 760.3 km · driving distance
9h 30min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Grand Canyon from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Grand Canyon to Mammoth Lakes is 393.7 miles (633.6 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located WNW of Grand Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 472.4 miles, taking about 9h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Grand Canyon in Arizona and Mammoth Lakes in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Grand Canyon 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 Grand Canyon to Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 30min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 24min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 2min $57–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Canyon & Mammoth Lakes

Quick Facts

Grand Canyon
36.11°N, 112.11°W
America/Phoenix
2100m 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 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients