Greeley to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

788.1 miles 1268.4 km · straight line
945.8 miles estimated 1522.1 km · driving distance
19h 2min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Greeley from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Greeley to Mammoth Lakes is 788.1 miles (1268.4 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located W of Greeley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 945.8 miles, taking about 19h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Greeley 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. 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 Greeley 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 Greeley to Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 2min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 50min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~24h 45min $113–$331* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greeley & Mammoth Lakes

Quick Facts

Greeley
40.42°N, 104.71°W
America/Denver
1425m 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 263 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients