Chico to Vacaville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

95.1 miles 153.1 km · straight line
118.9 miles estimated 191.4 km · driving distance
2h 24min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
185° S bearing direction

How far is Chico from Vacaville?

The distance from Chico to Vacaville is 95.1 miles (153.1 km) as the crow flies. Vacaville is located S of Chico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 118.9 miles, taking about 2h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. 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. 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 Vacaville. 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 Vacaville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 24min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 53min $10–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 17min $14–$42* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chico & Vacaville

Quick Facts

Chico
39.73°N, 121.84°W
America/Los_Angeles
60m elevation
Vacaville
38.36°N, 121.99°W
America/Los_Angeles
53m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 261.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients