Mammoth Lakes to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1611.3 miles 2593.2 km · straight line
1935.1 miles actual route 3114.3 km · driving distance
33h 47min estimated drive time
$186 - $229 estimated fuel cost
~3h 44min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Lakes from Memphis?

The distance from Mammoth Lakes to Memphis is 1611.3 miles (2593.2 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located E of Mammoth Lakes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1935.1 miles, taking about 33h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 44min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Lakes in California and Memphis in Tennessee.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Mammoth Lakes and Memphis. 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 Mammoth Lakes to Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 47min $186 - $229 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 32min $155–$290* Budget
Train ~43h 55min $232–$677* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mammoth Lakes & Memphis

Quick Facts

Mammoth Lakes
37.65°N, 118.97°W
America/Los_Angeles
2400m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 537 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 134 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM