Chowchilla to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

526.6 miles 847.5 km · straight line
626.3 miles actual route 1007.9 km · driving distance
11h 25min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
116° ESE bearing direction

How far is Chowchilla from Phoenix?

The distance from Chowchilla to Phoenix is 526.6 miles (847.5 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located ESE of Chowchilla. By car, the driving distance is approximately 626.3 miles, taking about 11h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Chowchilla in California and Phoenix in Arizona.

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 Chowchilla and Phoenix. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Chowchilla to Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 25min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 42min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~14h 51min $75–$219* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chowchilla & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Chowchilla
37.12°N, 120.26°W
America/Los_Angeles
73m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 176 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM