Mammoth Lakes to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1404.5 miles 2260.3 km · straight line
1685.4 miles estimated 2712.4 km · driving distance
33h 54min estimated drive time
$162 - $200 estimated fuel cost
~3h 20min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Lakes from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Mammoth Lakes to Springfield, Missouri is 1404.5 miles (2260.3 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located E of Mammoth Lakes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1685.4 miles, taking about 33h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 20min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Lakes in California and Springfield, Missouri in Missouri.

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 Springfield, Missouri. 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 Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 54min $162 - $200 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 41min $135–$253* Budget
Train ~44h 4min $202–$590* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mammoth Lakes & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Mammoth Lakes
37.65°N, 118.97°W
America/Los_Angeles
2400m elevation
Springfield, Missouri
37.22°N, 93.30°W
America/Chicago
396m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 468 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 117 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients