Mammoth Lakes to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

587.6 miles 945.6 km · straight line
722.4 miles actual route 1162.6 km · driving distance
13h 27min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
127° SE bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Lakes from Tucson?

The distance from Mammoth Lakes to Tucson is 587.6 miles (945.6 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SE of Mammoth Lakes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 722.4 miles, taking about 13h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Lakes in California and Tucson in Arizona.

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 Tucson. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 27min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 8min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~17h 29min $87–$253* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mammoth Lakes & Tucson

Quick Facts

Mammoth Lakes
37.65°N, 118.97°W
America/Los_Angeles
2400m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM