Chico to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

439.8 miles 707.8 km · straight line
592 miles actual route 952.8 km · driving distance
11h 54min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
122° ESE bearing direction

How far is Chico from Las Vegas?

The distance from Chico to Las Vegas is 439.8 miles (707.8 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located ESE of Chico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 592 miles, taking about 11h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Chico in California and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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 Las Vegas. 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.

How to Get from Chico to Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 54min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 17min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 18min $71–$207* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Chico
39.73°N, 121.84°W
America/Los_Angeles
60m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 147 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM