Avondale to Chowchilla: Road Trip Guide & Distance

513.6 miles 826.5 km · straight line
616.3 miles estimated 991.8 km · driving distance
12h 24min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Avondale from Chowchilla?

The distance from Avondale to Chowchilla is 513.6 miles (826.5 km) as the crow flies. Chowchilla is located WNW of Avondale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 616.3 miles, taking about 12h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Avondale in Arizona and Chowchilla 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.

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

How to Get from Avondale to Chowchilla

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 24min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 53min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 7min $74–$216* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Avondale & Chowchilla

Quick Facts

Avondale
33.44°N, 112.35°W
America/Phoenix
297m elevation
Chowchilla
37.12°N, 120.26°W
America/Los_Angeles
73m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 171 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients