Denver to Madera: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Denver from Madera?

The distance from Denver to Madera is 837.7 miles (1348.2 km) as the crow flies. Madera is located W of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1162.6 miles, taking about 20h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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 Denver 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.