Bullhead City to Chico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

508.8 miles 818.9 km · straight line
610.6 miles estimated 982.7 km · driving distance
12h 17min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
311° NW bearing direction

How far is Bullhead City from Chico?

The distance from Bullhead City to Chico is 508.8 miles (818.9 km) as the crow flies. Chico is located NW of Bullhead City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 610.6 miles, taking about 12h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Bullhead City 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bullhead 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 Bullhead City to Chico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 17min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 44min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~15h 58min $73–$214* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bullhead City & Chico

Quick Facts

Bullhead City
35.15°N, 114.57°W
America/Phoenix
170m 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 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients