Madera to Truckee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

163.7 miles 263.4 km · straight line
204.6 miles estimated 329.3 km · driving distance
4h 7min estimated drive time
$20 - $24 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
358° N bearing direction

How far is Madera from Truckee?

The distance from Madera to Truckee is 163.7 miles (263.4 km) as the crow flies. Truckee is located N of Madera. By car, the driving distance is approximately 204.6 miles, taking about 4h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Madera and Truckee. 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.

How to Get from Madera to Truckee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 7min $20 - $24 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 56min $16–$31* Budget
Train ~3h 55min $25–$72* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Madera & Truckee

Quick Facts

Madera
36.96°N, 120.06°W
America/Los_Angeles
83m elevation
Truckee
39.33°N, 120.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
1773m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 55 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 152.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients