Directions to Mammoth Lakes
The Town of Mammoth Lakes is centrally located in the picturesque Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, three hours south of Reno, Nevada, and five hours north of Los Angeles. It is surrounded by nearly two million acres of one of America's largest national forests, including the John Muir and Ansel Adam wildernesses. Driving Instructions to Mammoth. The scenic journey is along Highway 395 from either direction to Highway 203 and continue into the Town of Mammoth, 3 miles. Driving Instructions
DRIVING TIMES and DISTANCES Bakersfield - 4.5 hours - 260 miles
Death Valley - 4 hours - 214 miles
Fresno - 4 hours - 200 miles - 6.5* hours - 357 miles
Las Vegas - 5.5 hours - 377 miles
Los Angeles - 5.5 hours - 325 miles
Reno - 3 hours - 164 miles
Sacramento - 5 hours - 290 miles
San Diego - 6.5 hours - 400 miles
San Francisco - 5.5 hours-300 miles - 7* hours - 360 miles
Santa Barbara - 6.5 hours - 376 miles
Tioga Pass - 0.75 hours - 45 miles (*Hwy. 120 closed in winter)
Death Valley - 4 hours - 214 miles
Fresno - 4 hours - 200 miles - 6.5* hours - 357 miles
Las Vegas - 5.5 hours - 377 miles
Los Angeles - 5.5 hours - 325 miles
Reno - 3 hours - 164 miles
Sacramento - 5 hours - 290 miles
San Diego - 6.5 hours - 400 miles
San Francisco - 5.5 hours-300 miles - 7* hours - 360 miles
Santa Barbara - 6.5 hours - 376 miles
Tioga Pass - 0.75 hours - 45 miles (*Hwy. 120 closed in winter)
 Driving Instructions to Mammoth Lakes. Click Map for the printable copy. |
Yosemite Valley - 2.5 hours - 100 miles (*Hwy. 120 closed in winter)
*Longer distance and driving time in the winter due to Hwy 120 closure. Use alternate
route.
Mammoth Lakes is easily accessed by road from Los Angeles,
or Reno, Nevada, or by air from Reno Airport (RNO) or
Los Angeles (LAX).
To check the highway conditions while en route, you can call 800-427-7623 (1-800-GAS-ROAD).It
is a voice activated road information service. While you're here, do it online!
In the winter, Mammoth and the Eastern Sierras are a haven for snow. If you drive in the Winter, please carry chains, or drive a 4WD vehicle to avoid car trouble. The town is clamping down on 2WD vehicles without chains. You will definitely need either 4WD or Chains. USE THEM PLEASE!
TIP: Tire chains are cheaper at home than in Mammoth, average cost in Los Angeles is $40. in Mammoth - $200. and more likely to be in stock. Again, you will need them. Often there is road side assistance to put them on.
Driving in Winter can be treacherous when you don't know how. Please read our winter driving tips to ensure your safety. If you are unaccustomed to the high altitude, please read the high altitude tips, We also have some safety tips if you hike the backcountry.
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