Avondale to Chico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Avondale from Chico?

The distance from Avondale to Chico is 682.1 miles (1097.7 km) as the crow flies. Chico is located NW of Avondale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 818.5 miles, taking about 16h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Avondale in Arizona and Chico in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Avondale and Chico. 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.