Mammoth Lakes to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Mammoth Lakes from Yellowstone?
The distance from Mammoth Lakes to Yellowstone is 639.9 miles (1029.8 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NE of Mammoth Lakes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 767.9 miles, taking about 15h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Lakes in California and Yellowstone in Wyoming.
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 Yellowstone. 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 Yellowstone
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 213 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
- You could travel this distance about 38.9 times to circle the Earth's equator