Chico to Wasco, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

316.6 miles 509.5 km · straight line
379.9 miles estimated 611.4 km · driving distance
7h 39min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
154° SSE bearing direction

How far is Chico from Wasco, California?

The distance from Chico to Wasco, California is 316.6 miles (509.5 km) as the crow flies. Wasco, California is located SSE of Chico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.9 miles, taking about 7h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. 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 Wasco, California. 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 Wasco, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 39min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 11min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 16min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chico & Wasco, California

Quick Facts

Chico
39.73°N, 121.84°W
America/Los_Angeles
60m elevation
Wasco, California
35.59°N, 119.34°W
America/Los_Angeles
100m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients