Colorado Springs to Madera: Road Trip Guide & Distance

839.8 miles 1351.6 km · straight line
1228.6 miles actual route 1977.2 km · driving distance
21h 40min estimated drive time
$118 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from Madera?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Madera is 839.8 miles (1351.6 km) as the crow flies. Madera is located W of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1228.6 miles, taking about 21h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado and Madera in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Colorado Springs and Madera. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Colorado Springs to Madera

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 40min $118 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 0min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~28h 10min $147–$430* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Madera

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 280 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM