Chico to Lake Havasu City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chico from Lake Havasu City?
The distance from Chico to Lake Havasu City is 549.9 miles (885 km) as the crow flies. Lake Havasu City is located SE of Chico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 659.9 miles, taking about 13h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Chico in California and Lake Havasu City in Arizona.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Chico and Lake Havasu City. 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 Lake Havasu City
Suggested Stops Between Chico & Lake Havasu City
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 45.3 times to circle the Earth's equator