Chico to Death Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Chico from Death Valley?

The distance from Chico to Death Valley is 346 miles (556.9 km) as the crow flies. Death Valley is located SE of Chico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 415.3 miles, taking about 8h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chico and Death Valley. 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.