Chico to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

439.5 miles 707.3 km · straight line
471.4 miles actual route 758.6 km · driving distance
8h 49min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
152° SSE bearing direction

How far is Chico from Los Angeles?

The distance from Chico to Los Angeles is 439.5 miles (707.3 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located SSE of Chico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 471.4 miles, taking about 8h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States.

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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 49min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 35min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~8h 23min $57–$165* 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
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 56.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM