Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

34.4 miles 55.3 km · straight line
44.7 miles estimated 71.9 km · driving distance
54min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
296° WNW bearing direction

How far is Mammoth Lakes from Yosemite?

The distance from Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite is 34.4 miles (55.3 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located WNW of Mammoth Lakes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 44.7 miles, taking about 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Mammoth Lakes and Yosemite. 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 Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 54min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Quick Facts

Mammoth Lakes
37.65°N, 118.97°W
America/Los_Angeles
2400m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 11 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 724.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients