Chico to Folsom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

80.8 miles 130 km · straight line
101 miles estimated 162.5 km · driving distance
2h 2min estimated drive time
$10 - $12 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
154° SSE bearing direction

How far is Chico from Folsom?

The distance from Chico to Folsom is 80.8 miles (130 km) as the crow flies. Folsom is located SSE of Chico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 101 miles, taking about 2h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Chico and Folsom. 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 Chico to Folsom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 2min $10 - $12 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 26min $8–$15* Budget
Train ~1h 56min $12–$35* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chico & Folsom

Quick Facts

Chico
39.73°N, 121.84°W
America/Los_Angeles
60m elevation
Folsom
38.68°N, 121.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
67m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 308.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients