Chico to Spokane: Road Trip Guide & Distance

590.4 miles 950.1 km · straight line
708.4 miles estimated 1140.1 km · driving distance
14h 15min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
20° NNE bearing direction

How far is Chico from Spokane?

The distance from Chico to Spokane is 590.4 miles (950.1 km) as the crow flies. Spokane is located NNE of Chico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 708.4 miles, taking about 14h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Chico in California and Spokane in Washington.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Spokane. 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 Spokane

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 15min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 6min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 32min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chico & Spokane

Quick Facts

Chico
39.73°N, 121.84°W
America/Los_Angeles
60m elevation
Spokane
47.66°N, 117.43°W
America/Los_Angeles
576m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients