Boulder City to Chico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

461.5 miles 742.7 km · straight line
553.8 miles estimated 891.2 km · driving distance
11h 8min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Boulder City from Chico?

The distance from Boulder City to Chico is 461.5 miles (742.7 km) as the crow flies. Chico is located NW of Boulder City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 553.8 miles, taking about 11h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Boulder City in Nevada 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. 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 Boulder City 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.

How to Get from Boulder City to Chico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 8min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 22min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 35min $66–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder City & Chico

Quick Facts

Boulder City
35.98°N, 114.83°W
America/Los_Angeles
765m elevation
Chico
39.73°N, 121.84°W
America/Los_Angeles
60m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients