El Paso to Madera: Road Trip Guide & Distance

852.5 miles 1371.9 km · straight line
1040.1 miles actual route 1673.9 km · driving distance
18h 30min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Madera?

The distance from El Paso to Madera is 852.5 miles (1371.9 km) as the crow flies. Madera is located WNW of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1040.1 miles, taking about 18h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas 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 El Paso 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 El Paso to Madera

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 30min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 12min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~24h 3min $125–$364* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Madera

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 284 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM