Distance from Fresno to Chico by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Fresno (CA) to Chico (CA) is 235 miles or 378 kilometers or 204 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Fresno to Chico is 255 miles (411 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 20 miles or 33 km.

Fresno to Chico Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Fresno, CA to Chico, CA

The driving distance from Fresno, California to Chico, California is 255 miles or 411 km.
The total driving distance from Fresno, CA to Chico, CA is 255 miles or 411 kilometers. Your trip begins in Fresno, California. It ends in Chico, California.
The driving distance from Fresno, California to Chico, California is approximately 255 miles (411 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 5 to 6 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Fresno, CA to Chico, CA

How long is the drive from Fresno, CA to Chico, CA?
The total driving time is 5 hours, 7 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Fresno to Chico take?
Fresno and Chico are 5 hours 7 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Fresno and Chico

Time difference between Fresno (CA) and Chico (CA) is 1 Hours.
Chico time is 1 Hours ahead of Fresno.

Current local time in Fresno	Current local time in Chico
2025-12-15, 14:45:52 PST	2025-12-15, 15:45:52 MST

How Far is it Between Fresno California, USA and Chico California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	255 mi	411 km	221.44 nmi
Straight line distance	235 mi	378 km	204 nmi
Difference	20 mi	33 km	17 nmi

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