Estes Park to Madera: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Estes Park from Madera?

The distance from Estes Park to Madera is 818 miles (1316.4 km) as the crow flies. Madera is located WSW of Estes Park. By car, the driving distance is approximately 981.6 miles, taking about 19h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Estes Park 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 Estes Park 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.