How far is Mariposa, CA from Stateline, NV?
The driving distance from Mariposa, CA to Stateline, NV is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Siskiyou County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mariposa and Stateline.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mariposa and Stateline.
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Start on the route
41 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto 6th Street
65 m · 15 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Central Yosemite Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Central Yosemite Highway
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Turn left onto Golden Chain Highway
36.5 mi · 54 min · Golden Chain Highway
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Turn left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Montezuma Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Montezuma Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2865 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Rawhide Road
4 mi · 7 min · Rawhide Road
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Turn slight left
30 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
9.8 mi · 16 min
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Turn sharp right onto Vallecito Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Vallecito Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
74.8 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Continue straight
11.2 mi · 16 min
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Woodfords Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodfords Road
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Turn left onto Fairview Lane
1.3 km · 1 min · Fairview Lane
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Continue on Foothill Road
5.4 mi · 7 min · Foothill Road
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Turn left onto Kingsbury Grade
11.1 mi · 20 min · Kingsbury Grade
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Take the ramp straight
31 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right onto Lincoln Highway
2147 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mariposa and Stateline.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
74.8 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Mariposa and Sunny near Stateline.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mariposa to Stateline?
The road trip is about 178.3 miles (286.9 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Jones is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.1 miles from Mariposa and 89.2 miles from Stateline.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.13 one way or $72.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mariposa and Sunny near Stateline.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Jones
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Jones.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mariposa and Stateline. Straight-line distance: 102.09 mi (164.3 km).
#1 Mariposa
Census-designated place in and the county seat of Mariposa County, California
| Population | 1,373 |
| Coordinates | 37.4849400, -119.9662800 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stateline
Census designated place in Douglas County, Nevada, United States
| Population | 842 |
| Coordinates | 38.9624100, -119.9399000 |
| Altitude | 1915 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stateline (-119.9399, 38.96241)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.74 | $36.13 | $72.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.97 | $37.54 | $75.08 |
| Premium | $6.17 | $38.80 | $77.61 |
| Diesel | $8.15 | $51.23 | $102.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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