Chico to San Diego: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chico from San Diego?
The distance from Chico to San Diego is 550 miles (885.1 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SSE of Chico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 592.5 miles, taking about 11h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. 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 San Diego. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 45.3 times to circle the Earth's equator