Chico to Lincoln, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

64.7 miles 104.2 km · straight line
81 miles estimated 130.3 km · driving distance
1h 38min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
153° SSE bearing direction

How far is Chico from Lincoln, California?

The distance from Chico to Lincoln, California is 64.7 miles (104.2 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, California is located SSE of Chico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 81 miles, taking about 1h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. 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 Lincoln, California. 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 Lincoln, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 38min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 58min $6–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 33min $10–$28* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chico & Lincoln, California

Quick Facts

Chico
39.73°N, 121.84°W
America/Los_Angeles
60m elevation
Lincoln, California
38.89°N, 121.29°W
America/Los_Angeles
51m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 384.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients