Houston to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1456.9 miles 2344.7 km · straight line
1784.6 miles actual route 2872 km · driving distance
31h 11min estimated drive time
$172 - $211 estimated fuel cost
~3h 26min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Houston from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Houston to Mammoth Lakes is 1456.9 miles (2344.7 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located WNW of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1784.6 miles, taking about 31h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 26min. Both are located in United States — Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston to Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 11min $172 - $211 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 25min $143–$268* Budget
Train ~40h 32min $214–$625* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Mammoth Lakes

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 486 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM