Bullhead City to Madera: Road Trip Guide & Distance

331.3 miles 533.2 km · straight line
397.6 miles estimated 639.8 km · driving distance
8h 0min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Bullhead City from Madera?

The distance from Bullhead City to Madera is 331.3 miles (533.2 km) as the crow flies. Madera is located WNW of Bullhead City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 397.6 miles, taking about 8h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Bullhead City in Arizona 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 Bullhead 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 Bullhead City to Madera

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 0min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 36min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 36min $48–$139* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bullhead City & Madera

Quick Facts

Bullhead City
35.15°N, 114.57°W
America/Phoenix
170m 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 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients