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

1534.2 miles 2469 km · straight line
1841 miles estimated 2962.8 km · driving distance
37h 2min estimated drive time
$177 - $218 estimated fuel cost
~3h 35min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Lakes from Wildwood, Missouri?

The distance from Mammoth Lakes to Wildwood, Missouri is 1534.2 miles (2469 km) as the crow flies. Wildwood, Missouri is located E of Mammoth Lakes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1841 miles, taking about 37h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 35min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Lakes in California and Wildwood, 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 Wildwood, 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 Wildwood, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 2min $177 - $218 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~44h 26min $147–$276* Budget
Train ~48h 9min $221–$644* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mammoth Lakes & Wildwood, Missouri

Quick Facts

Mammoth Lakes
37.65°N, 118.97°W
America/Los_Angeles
2400m elevation
Wildwood, Missouri
38.58°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 511 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 128 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients