Distance from San Diego to Chico by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to Chico (CA) is 551 miles or 886 kilometers or 478 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to Chico is 589 miles (948 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 38 miles or 62 km.

San Diego to Chico Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Chico, CA

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Chico, California is 589 miles or 948 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Chico, CA is 589 miles or 948 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Chico, California.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Chico, California is approximately 589 miles (948 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 11 to 12 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Diego, CA to Chico, CA

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to Chico, CA?
The total driving time is 11 hours, 9 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to Chico take?
San Diego and Chico are 11 hours 9 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 San Diego and Chico

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

Current local time in San Diego	Current local time in Chico
2025-12-19, 01:30:07 PST	2025-12-19, 02:30:07 MST

How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and Chico California, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	589 mi	948 km	511.49 nmi
Straight line distance	551 mi	886 km	478 nmi
Difference	38 mi	62 km	33 nmi

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