Chico to Pendleton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Chico from Pendleton?

The distance from Chico to Pendleton is 438.8 miles (706.2 km) as the crow flies. Pendleton is located NNE of Chico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 526.5 miles, taking about 10h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Chico in California and Pendleton in Oregon.

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 Pendleton. 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.