Lawrence, Kansas to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1286.5 miles 2070.4 km · straight line
1543.8 miles estimated 2484.5 km · driving distance
31h 3min estimated drive time
$149 - $183 estimated fuel cost
~3h 5min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Mammoth Lakes is 1286.5 miles (2070.4 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located W of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1543.8 miles, taking about 31h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 5min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas 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 Lawrence, Kansas 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 Lawrence, Kansas to Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 3min $149 - $183 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 16min $124–$232* Budget
Train ~40h 22min $185–$540* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & Mammoth Lakes

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m 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 429 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 107 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients