Chico to Yuba City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

42.3 miles 68.1 km · straight line
55 miles estimated 88.5 km · driving distance
1h 6min estimated drive time
$5 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
164° SSE bearing direction

How far is Chico from Yuba City?

The distance from Chico to Yuba City is 42.3 miles (68.1 km) as the crow flies. Yuba City is located SSE of Chico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 55 miles, taking about 1h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Yuba City. 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 Yuba City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 6min $5 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 19min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Chico & Yuba City

Quick Facts

Chico
39.73°N, 121.84°W
America/Los_Angeles
60m elevation
Yuba City
39.14°N, 121.62°W
America/Los_Angeles
18m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 588.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients