Boulder City to Madera: Road Trip Guide & Distance

298.3 miles 480 km · straight line
372.8 miles estimated 600 km · driving distance
7h 30min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Boulder City from Madera?

The distance from Boulder City to Madera is 298.3 miles (480 km) as the crow flies. Madera is located WNW of Boulder City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 372.8 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Boulder City in Nevada and Madera in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boulder City and Madera. 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 Boulder City to Madera

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 30min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 0min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder City & Madera

Quick Facts

Boulder City
35.98°N, 114.83°W
America/Los_Angeles
765m elevation
Madera
36.96°N, 120.06°W
America/Los_Angeles
83m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients