Bend to Chico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bend from Chico?

The distance from Bend to Chico is 300.4 miles (483.4 km) as the crow flies. Chico is located S of Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 375.5 miles, taking about 7h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Bend in Oregon and Chico in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bend 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.