How far is Twain Harte, CA from Madera, CA?
The driving distance from Twain Harte, CA to Madera, CA is about 102.8 miles (165.4 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Twain Harte and Madera.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Twain Harte and Madera.
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Start on Golf Club Drive
10 m · 2 sec · Golf Club Drive
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Turn right onto Fuller Road
831 ft · 37 sec · Fuller Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Joaquin Gully Road
160 m · 14 sec · Joaquin Gully Road
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Turn slight right onto Twain Harte Drive
1.8 mi · 4 min · Twain Harte Drive
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Turn right onto State Highway 108
13.9 mi · 20 min · State Highway 108
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto La Grange Road
26.1 mi · 39 min · La Grange Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Merced Falls Road
2230 ft · 38 sec · Merced Falls Road
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Continue on La Grange Road
118 m · 7 sec · La Grange Road
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Continue on 2nd Street
18 mi · 27 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto CA 59 South
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto V Street
1216 ft · 25 sec · V Street
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Turn left onto West 13th Street
1919 ft · 34 sec · West 13th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward CA 99 South
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1736 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
33 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fourth Street
723 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto North I Street
864 ft · 25 sec · North I Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
1155 ft · 31 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Gateway Drive
801 ft · 16 sec · North Gateway Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Gateway Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Twain Harte and Madera.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
CA 99 South
Continue straight
33 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Twain Harte and Sunny near Madera.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Twain Harte to Madera?
The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.4 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 51.4 miles from Twain Harte and 51.4 miles from Madera.
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 27.7 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 $22.73 one way or $45.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Twain Harte and Sunny near Madera.
Stop Ideas Near Winton
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 Winton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Twain Harte and Madera. Straight-line distance: 75.1 mi (120.86 km).
#1 Twain Harte
Census-designated place in Tuolumne County, California
| Population | 2,226 |
| Coordinates | 38.0396500, -120.2326900 |
| Altitude | 1112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madera
The most populous city in Madera County, California.
| Population | 66,723 |
| Coordinates | 36.9613400, -120.0607200 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madera (-120.06072, 36.96134)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $6.26 | $22.73 | $45.45 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $23.59 | $47.18 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $24.28 | $48.56 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $30.54 | $61.08 |
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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