Chico to El Paso: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Chico from El Paso?

The distance from Chico to El Paso is 1019.6 miles (1640.9 km) as the crow flies. El Paso is located ESE of Chico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1272.3 miles, taking about 22h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Chico in California and El Paso in Texas.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chico and El Paso. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.