Mammoth Lakes to Payson, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

423.2 miles 681 km · straight line
507.8 miles estimated 817.2 km · driving distance
10h 13min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Lakes from Payson, Utah?

The distance from Mammoth Lakes to Payson, Utah is 423.2 miles (681 km) as the crow flies. Payson, Utah is located ENE of Mammoth Lakes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 507.8 miles, taking about 10h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Lakes in California and Payson, Utah in Utah.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Payson, Utah. 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 Payson, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 13min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 16min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 42min $61–$178* Comfort

Quick Facts

Mammoth Lakes
37.65°N, 118.97°W
America/Los_Angeles
2400m elevation
Payson, Utah
40.04°N, 111.73°W
America/Denver
1418m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients