Chico to Walla Walla: Road Trip Guide & Distance

472.1 miles 759.7 km · straight line
566.4 miles estimated 911.6 km · driving distance
11h 24min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
21° NNE bearing direction

How far is Chico from Walla Walla?

The distance from Chico to Walla Walla is 472.1 miles (759.7 km) as the crow flies. Walla Walla is located NNE of Chico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 566.4 miles, taking about 11h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Chico in California and Walla Walla in Washington.

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 Walla Walla. 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 Walla Walla

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 24min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 41min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 50min $68–$198* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chico & Walla Walla

Quick Facts

Chico
39.73°N, 121.84°W
America/Los_Angeles
60m elevation
Walla Walla
46.06°N, 118.34°W
America/Los_Angeles
288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 157 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients