Mammoth Lakes to Telluride: Road Trip Guide & Distance

609.3 miles 980.5 km · straight line
731.1 miles estimated 1176.6 km · driving distance
14h 42min estimated drive time
$70 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Lakes from Telluride?

The distance from Mammoth Lakes to Telluride is 609.3 miles (980.5 km) as the crow flies. Telluride is located E of Mammoth Lakes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 731.1 miles, taking about 14h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Lakes in California and Telluride in Colorado.

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 Telluride. 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 Telluride

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 42min $70 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 38min $58–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 7min $88–$256* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mammoth Lakes & Telluride

Quick Facts

Mammoth Lakes
37.65°N, 118.97°W
America/Los_Angeles
2400m elevation
Telluride
37.94°N, 107.81°W
America/Denver
2667m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 203 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients