How far is Anaheim, CA from Mammoth Lakes, CA?

The driving distance from Anaheim, CA to Mammoth Lakes, CA is about 327.3 miles (526.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270 miles (434.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
327.31 mi
06h 37m
Flight
270.06 mi
434.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.06 mi
Kilometers
434.62 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.31 mi
Kilometers
526.76 km
Drive Time
06h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mammoth Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM PDT
Return by in Anaheim
Thu, Apr 23, 10:57 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaheim
2026-04-22T21:42
Arrive Mammoth Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:37 PM to 2:07 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:46 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anaheim
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Indian Wells
CA

Town in California

From Anaheim
163.8 mi
03h 18m
To Mammoth Lakes
163.5 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
39°F
Wednesday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anaheim and Mammoth Lakes.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anaheim and Mammoth Lakes.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    129 m · 23 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North State College Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · North State College Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Placentia Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Placentia Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Orangethorpe Avenue

    2060 ft · 45 sec · West Orangethorpe Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward CA 57 North: Pomona

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Orange Freeway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Orange Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Orange Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    16.5 mi · 19 min · Pomona Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North, I 15 South: Barstow, San Diego

    1822 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North: Barstow

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Ontario Freeway

    17.1 mi · 19 min · Ontario Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit right toward US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop

    1549 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on US 395 North: Adelanto, Bishop

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    66.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Red Mountain Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Red Mountain Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    36.7 mi · 43 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    56.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    15 mi · 18 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on South Edwards Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Edwards Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    26.1 mi · 31 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on North Main Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on El Camino Sierra

    5 mi · 6 min · El Camino Sierra

  31. 31

    Continue on South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Line Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Line Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Barlow Lane

    1 mi · 2 min · North Barlow Lane

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Sierra Highway

    36.4 mi · 43 min · North Sierra Highway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right

    1278 ft · 19 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  37. 37

    Turn right

    70 m · 19 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right

    90 m · 22 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anaheim and Mammoth Lakes.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
105 mi · 32%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
103 mi · 32%
North Sierra Highway
36.6 mi · 11%
Ontario Freeway
17.1 mi · 5%
Pomona Freeway
16.5 mi · 5%
Orange Freeway
10.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

66.7 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 37m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.3 mi
270 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Wells
03h 18m from Anaheim
Leave By
10:46 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Anaheim and Chance Snow Showers near Mammoth Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anaheim to Mammoth Lakes?

The road trip is about 327.3 miles (526.8 km) and usually takes 06h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Indian Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.8 miles from Anaheim and 163.5 miles from Mammoth Lakes.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 270 miles (434.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.63 one way or $133.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Anaheim and Chance Snow Showers near Mammoth Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Wells

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Wells, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indian Wells.

BUS

Mojave, California

73 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway
BUS

Tehachapi, California

79 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
RAIL

Bakersfield

109 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
BUS

Lancaster, California

110 mi away
44812 Sierra Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaheim and Mammoth Lakes. Straight-line distance: 270.06 mi (434.62 km).

Anaheim

#1 Anaheim

The second most populous city in Orange County, California and the center of the Anaheim metropolitan area.

Population353,676
Coordinates33.8352900, -117.9145000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Mammoth Lakes

#2 Mammoth Lakes

Town in Mono County, California, United States

Population8,317
Coordinates37.6485500, -118.9720800
Altitude2402
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaheim (-117.9145, 33.83529)
End: Mammoth Lakes (-118.97208, 37.64855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 527 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.55 gal
43.72 L · about $66.63
Round trip
$133.26
23.1 gal · 87.44 L
Estimated CO2
102.6 kg one way
Round trip: 205.3 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $66.63 $133.26
Mid-grade $6.07 $70.06 $140.12
Premium $6.24 $72.11 $144.21
Diesel $7.57 $87.40 $174.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaheim and Mammoth Lakes. The current time is 21:42:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.