Las Vegas to Madera: Road Trip Guide & Distance

278.4 miles 448.1 km · straight line
416.6 miles actual route 670.5 km · driving distance
7h 41min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Madera?

The distance from Las Vegas to Madera is 278.4 miles (448.1 km) as the crow flies. Madera is located WNW of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 416.6 miles, taking about 7h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Madera

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 41min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 13min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 18min $50–$146* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Madera

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 93 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 89.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM