Chico to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

81.3 miles 130.9 km · straight line
89 miles actual route 143.2 km · driving distance
1h 49min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
167° SSE bearing direction

How far is Chico from Sacramento?

The distance from Chico to Sacramento is 81.3 miles (130.9 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located SSE of Chico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 89 miles, taking about 1h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. 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 Sacramento. 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 Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 49min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 11min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 44min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chico & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Chico
39.73°N, 121.84°W
America/Los_Angeles
60m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 306.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM