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

The driving distance from Mammoth Lakes, CA to Anaheim, CA is about 330.3 miles (531.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270 miles (434.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
330.25 mi
05h 53m
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
330.25 mi
Kilometers
531.49 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anaheim
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM PDT
Return by in Mammoth Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mammoth Lakes
2026-04-22T20:04
Arrive Anaheim
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:14 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mammoth Lakes
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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 Mammoth Lakes
164 mi
02h 56m
To Anaheim
166.2 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Wednesday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    90 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    70 m · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1283 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dave McCoy Memorial Highway

    36.4 mi · 43 min · Dave McCoy Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Barlow Lane

    1 mi · 2 min · North Barlow Lane

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Line Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Line Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on El Camino Sierra

    5 mi · 6 min · El Camino Sierra

  10. 10

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1317 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  13. 13

    Continue on North Edwards Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Edwards Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  17. 17

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    29.7 mi · 35 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Red Mountain Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Red Mountain Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

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

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward I 15 South: San Bernardino, Los Angeles

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  23. 23

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

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

  24. 24

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 60 West, CA 60 East: Riverside, Los Angeles

    848 ft · 21 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 60 West: Los Angeles

    1.1 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    16.4 mi · 19 min · Pomona Freeway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    123 m · 5 sec · Orange Freeway

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Orange Freeway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Orange Freeway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Orange Freeway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Orange Freeway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Orange Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Avenue

    1921 ft · 49 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South Anaheim Boulevard

    143 m · 26 sec · South Anaheim Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
105 mi · 32%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
103 mi · 31%
Dave McCoy Memorial Highway
36.4 mi · 11%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
27.4 mi · 8%
Pomona Freeway
16.4 mi · 5%
Orange Freeway
12.3 mi · 4%
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

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.3 mi
270 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Wells
02h 56m from Mammoth Lakes
Leave By
5:14 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 330.3 miles (531.5 km) and usually takes 05h 53m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Indian Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164 miles from Mammoth Lakes and 166.2 miles from Anaheim.

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 60.3 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.21 one way or $134.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Mammoth Lakes and Anaheim. Straight-line distance: 270.06 mi (434.62 km).

Mammoth Lakes

#1 Mammoth Lakes

Town in Mono County, California, United States

Population8,317
Coordinates37.6485500, -118.9720800
Altitude2402
CountryUnited States
Anaheim

#2 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
Start: (-118.972028, 37.648712)
End: (-117.914539, 33.835404)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 531 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.65 gal
44.11 L · about $67.21
Round trip
$134.42
23.3 gal · 88.22 L
Estimated CO2
103.5 kg one way
Round trip: 207.1 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $67.21 $134.42
Mid-grade $6.07 $70.67 $141.34
Premium $6.24 $72.73 $145.46
Diesel $7.57 $88.16 $176.31

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 Mammoth Lakes and Anaheim. The current time is 20:04:49.

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.