Distance from El Paso to Chico by Car and Plane

The flight distance from El Paso (TX) to Chico (CA) is 1020 miles or 1641 kilometers or 886 nautical miles.
Driving distance from El Paso to Chico is 1268 miles (2042 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 248 miles or 401 km.

Flight distance from El Paso, TX to Chico, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between El Paso and Chico is 1020 miles or 1641 km.
The nearest airport to El Paso, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to Chico, is Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

What is the average flight time from El Paso to Chico?

Flight time from El Paso, TX to Chico, CA is 2 hours 20 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

El Paso to Chico Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between El Paso, TX and Chico, CA
This map shows the distance from El Paso, TX, Usa to Chico, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from El Paso, Texas to Chico, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from El Paso, TX to Chico, CA

The driving distance from El Paso, Texas to Chico, California is 1268 miles or 2042 km.
The total driving distance from El Paso, TX to Chico, CA is 1268 miles or 2042 kilometers. Your trip begins in El Paso, Texas. It ends in Chico, California.
The driving distance from El Paso, Texas to Chico, California is approximately 1268 miles (2042 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 22 to 23 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from El Paso, TX to Chico, CA

How long is the drive from El Paso, TX to Chico, CA?
The total driving time is 22 hours, 52 minutes.
How long does a car ride from El Paso to Chico take?
El Paso and Chico are 22 hours 52 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between El Paso and Chico

Time difference between El Paso (TX) and Chico (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in El PasoCurrent local time in Chico
2025-12-15, 18:57:48 MST2025-12-15, 18:57:48 MST
How Far is it Between El Paso Texas, USA and Chico California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between El Paso, TX and Chico, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1268 mi 2042 km 1101.13 nmi
Straight line distance 1020 mi 1641 km 886 nmi
Difference 248 mi 401 km 215 nmi

El Paso Details

El Paso is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 31° 45' 31.4'' Longitude: W 106° 29' 12.9''
Latitude31.75872
Longitude-106.48693
StateTexas
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Chico Details

Chico is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 43' 42.6'' Longitude: W 121° 50' 14.9''
Latitude39.72849
Longitude-121.83748
StateCalifornia
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between El Paso, TX and Chico, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 42 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 31 hours 54 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 28 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 25 hours 31 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 23 hours 12 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 21 hours 16 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 19 hours 38 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 18 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 17 hours 1 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 15 hours 57 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 15 hours 0 minutes