How far is Madera, CA from Twain Harte, CA?

The driving distance from Madera, CA to Twain Harte, CA is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.64 mi
02h 22m
Flight
75.1 mi
120.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.1 mi
Kilometers
120.86 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.64 mi
Kilometers
165.19 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Twain Harte
Thu, Oct 15, 2:41 PM PDT
Return by in Madera
Thu, Oct 15, 5:04 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madera
2026-10-15T12:18
Arrive Twain Harte
Thu, Oct 15, 2:41 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madera
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winton
CA

City in St.

From Madera
51.3 mi
01h 11m
To Twain Harte
51.3 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
78°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Madera and Twain Harte.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madera and Twain Harte.

  1. 1

    Start on North Gateway Drive

    801 ft · 18 sec · North Gateway Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    805 ft · 26 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North H Street

    848 ft · 17 sec · North H Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    940 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Northbound California State Route 99

    22 mi · 25 min · Northbound California State Route 99

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 140 West, CA 59 North

    3271 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto V Street

    998 ft · 24 sec · V Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 16th Street

    1917 ft · 33 sec · West 16th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Snelling Highway

    17.7 mi · 26 min · Snelling Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on La Grange Road

    118 m · 7 sec · La Grange Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Merced Falls Road

    2230 ft · 40 sec · Merced Falls Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto La Grange Road

    26.1 mi · 39 min · La Grange Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Twain Harte Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Twain Harte Drive

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Joaquin Gully Road

    160 m · 17 sec · Joaquin Gully Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fuller Road

    831 ft · 39 sec · Fuller Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Golf Club Drive

    10 m · 2 sec · Golf Club Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Club Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madera and Twain Harte.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
La Grange Road
40.1 mi · 39%
Northbound California State Route 99
22 mi · 21%
Snelling Highway
17.7 mi · 17%
North H Street
11.6 mi · 11%
Twain Harte Drive
1.85 mi · 2%
CA 140 West
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

La Grange Road

Turn left onto La Grange Road

26.1 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
75.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winton
01h 11m from Madera
Leave By
1:44 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Madera and Sunny near Twain Harte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madera to Twain Harte?

The road trip is about 102.7 miles (165.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Madera and 51.3 miles from Twain Harte.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.66 one way or $45.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madera and Sunny near Twain Harte.

Stop Ideas Near Winton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winton.

RAIL

Merced station

15 mi away
324 West 24th St
RAIL

Denair station

23 mi away
3800 Santa Fe Avenue
RAIL

Modesto station

41 mi away
1700 Held Drive
BUS

Mariposa, CA

58 mi away
Highway 140 and 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madera and Twain Harte. Straight-line distance: 75.1 mi (120.86 km).

Madera

#1 Madera

The most populous city in Madera County, California.

Population66,723
Coordinates36.9613400, -120.0607200
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Twain Harte

#2 Twain Harte

Census-designated place in Tuolumne County, California

Population2,226
Coordinates38.0396500, -120.2326900
Altitude1112
CountryUnited States
Start: Madera (-120.06072, 36.96134)
End: Twain Harte (-120.23269, 38.03965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.71 L · about $22.66
Round trip
$45.33
7.24 gal · 27.42 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $22.66 $45.33
Mid-grade $6.50 $23.53 $47.05
Premium $6.69 $24.21 $48.43
Diesel $8.41 $30.46 $60.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Madera and Twain Harte. The current time is 12:18:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.