Mammoth Lakes to North Cascades: Road Trip Guide & Distance

777.3 miles 1251 km · straight line
932.8 miles estimated 1501.2 km · driving distance
18h 46min estimated drive time
$90 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
352° N bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Lakes from North Cascades?

The distance from Mammoth Lakes to North Cascades is 777.3 miles (1251 km) as the crow flies. North Cascades is located N of Mammoth Lakes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 932.8 miles, taking about 18h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Lakes in California and North Cascades in Washington.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 North Cascades. 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 North Cascades

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 46min $90 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 31min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~24h 24min $112–$326* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mammoth Lakes & North Cascades

Quick Facts

Mammoth Lakes
37.65°N, 118.97°W
America/Los_Angeles
2400m elevation
North Cascades
48.77°N, 121.30°W
America/Los_Angeles
2804m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 259 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients