Mammoth Lakes to Mesa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

496.5 miles 799 km · straight line
625.8 miles actual route 1007.2 km · driving distance
11h 51min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
124° SE bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Lakes from Mesa?

The distance from Mammoth Lakes to Mesa is 496.5 miles (799 km) as the crow flies. Mesa is located SE of Mammoth Lakes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 625.8 miles, taking about 11h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Lakes in California and Mesa in Arizona.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mammoth Lakes and Mesa. 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 Mesa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 51min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 13min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~11h 15min $75–$219* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mammoth Lakes & Mesa

Quick Facts

Mammoth Lakes
37.65°N, 118.97°W
America/Los_Angeles
2400m elevation
Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 166 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM