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

1177.6 miles 1895.2 km · straight line
1413.1 miles estimated 2274.2 km · driving distance
28h 26min estimated drive time
$136 - $167 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Lakes from Newton, Kansas?

The distance from Mammoth Lakes to Newton, Kansas is 1177.6 miles (1895.2 km) as the crow flies. Newton, Kansas is located E of Mammoth Lakes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1413.1 miles, taking about 28h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Lakes in California and Newton, Kansas in Kansas.

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 Newton, Kansas. 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 Mammoth Lakes to Newton, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 26min $136 - $167 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 7min $113–$212* Budget
Train ~36h 58min $170–$495* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mammoth Lakes & Newton, Kansas

Quick Facts

Mammoth Lakes
37.65°N, 118.97°W
America/Los_Angeles
2400m elevation
Newton, Kansas
38.05°N, 97.34°W
America/Chicago
441m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 393 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients