Lewiston, Idaho to Mammoth Lakes: Road Trip Guide & Distance

614 miles 988.2 km · straight line
736.8 miles estimated 1185.8 km · driving distance
14h 49min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
190° S bearing direction

How far is Lewiston, Idaho from Mammoth Lakes?

The distance from Lewiston, Idaho to Mammoth Lakes is 614 miles (988.2 km) as the crow flies. Mammoth Lakes is located S of Lewiston, Idaho. By car, the driving distance is approximately 736.8 miles, taking about 14h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Lewiston, Idaho in Idaho 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lewiston, Idaho 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 Lewiston, Idaho to Mammoth Lakes

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 49min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 47min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~19h 16min $88–$258* Comfort

Quick Facts

Lewiston, Idaho
46.42°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
227m 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 205 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients