How far is Riverside, CA from Madera Acres, CA?

The driving distance from Riverside, CA to Madera Acres, CA is about 295.3 miles (475.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.7 miles (417.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
295.29 mi
05h 44m
Flight
259.67 mi
417.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.67 mi
Kilometers
417.9 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.29 mi
Kilometers
475.22 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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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 05h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Madera Acres
Sat, Apr 18, 2:09 AM PDT
Return by in Riverside
Sat, Apr 18, 7:54 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-04-17T20:24
Arrive Madera Acres
Sat, Apr 18, 2:09 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:30 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverside
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Greenfield
CA

City in Monterey County, California, United States

From Riverside
147.7 mi
02h 52m
To Madera Acres
147.6 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
75°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Madera Acres.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Madera Acres.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    55 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Magnolia Avenue

    70 m · 15 sec · Magnolia Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Van Buren Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Van Buren Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Mission Boulevard

    1434 ft · 24 sec · Mission Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward CA 60 West

    1617 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Pomona Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 71 South, CA 71 North: Corona, Pomona

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 71 North: Pomona

    2510 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    811 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Chino Valley Freeway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Chino Valley Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CA 57 North

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 210 West: Pasadena

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Foothill Freeway

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Foothill Freeway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Foothill Freeway

    25.6 mi · 30 min · Foothill Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    686 ft · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    36.1 mi · 42 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    22.3 mi · 25 min · Golden State Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    27.4 mi · 30 min · Golden State Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Golden State Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · Golden State Freeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Golden State Highway

    111.4 mi · 2 hr · Golden State Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue 7

    2522 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 145: Madera Avenue, Yosemite

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on CA 145: Madera Avenue, Yosemite

    75 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on South Madera Avenue

    1025 ft · 18 sec · South Madera Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on South Gateway Drive

    2051 ft · 43 sec · South Gateway Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Yosemite Avenue

    2385 ft · 52 sec · East Yosemite Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Lake Street

    2.2 mi · 6 min · North Lake Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Road 27

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Road 27

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Fonda Avenue

    3085 ft · 2 min · Fonda Avenue

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Farallon Road

    59 m · 9 sec · Farallon Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Farallon Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Madera Acres.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golden State Highway
111 mi · 38%
Foothill Freeway
81.2 mi · 27%
Golden State Freeway
55.6 mi · 19%
Pomona Freeway
12.1 mi · 4%
Avenue 7
9.32 mi · 3%
Van Buren Boulevard
6.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Golden State Highway

Continue on Golden State Highway

111 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
259.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenfield
02h 52m from Riverside
Leave By
5:30 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Riverside and Sunny near Madera Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Madera Acres?

The road trip is about 295.3 miles (475.2 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?

Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.7 miles from Riverside and 147.6 miles from Madera Acres.

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

The direct path is about 259.7 miles (417.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.11 one way or $120.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riverside and Sunny near Madera Acres.

Stop Ideas Near Greenfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greenfield, 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 Greenfield.

RAIL

Bakersfield

12 mi away
601 Truxtun Ave
RAIL

Wasco station

47 mi away
700 G Street
BUS

Tehachapi, California

52 mi away
Westside of Mullbery Street
BUS

Mojave, California

79 mi away
15900 Sierra Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Madera Acres. Straight-line distance: 259.67 mi (417.9 km).

Riverside

#1 Riverside

The most populous city in Riverside County, California and the center of the Riverside metropolitan area.

Population330,786
Coordinates33.9533500, -117.3961600
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Madera Acres

#2 Madera Acres

Census-designated place in Madera County, California

Population9,163
Coordinates37.0191100, -120.0668300
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Riverside (-117.39616, 33.95335)
End: Madera Acres (-120.06683, 37.01911)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.42 gal
39.44 L · about $60.11
Round trip
$120.23
20.84 gal · 78.88 L
Estimated CO2
92.6 kg one way
Round trip: 185.2 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $60.11 $120.23
Mid-grade $6.07 $63.21 $126.42
Premium $6.24 $65.05 $130.10
Diesel $7.57 $78.85 $157.70

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverside and Madera Acres. The current time is 20:24:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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