How far is Chico, CA from Dixon, CA?

The driving distance from Chico, CA to Dixon, CA is about 98.2 miles (158 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.16 mi
02h 11m
Flight
88.65 mi
142.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.65 mi
Kilometers
142.67 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.16 mi
Kilometers
157.98 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dixon
Sun, Aug 23, 8:52 PM PDT
Return by in Chico
Sun, Aug 23, 11:03 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chico
2026-08-23T18:41
Arrive Dixon
Sun, Aug 23, 8:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chico
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Yuba City
CA

Town

From Chico
49.2 mi
01h 05m
To Dixon
49 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
97°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Aug 23 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Aug 23 11:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chico and Dixon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chico and Dixon.

  1. 1

    Start on East 5th Street

    158 m · 30 sec · East 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    994 ft · 49 sec · Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Oroville Avenue

    818 ft · 18 sec · Oroville Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on East Park Avenue

    2627 ft · 56 sec · East Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2452 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Yuba City

    43.3 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 113 South: Woodland, Tudor Road

    1279 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tudor Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Tudor Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South George Washington Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · South George Washington Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Sutter Causeway

    12.7 mi · 17 min · Sutter Causeway

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 102

    7.9 mi · 11 min · County Road 102

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 102

    39 m · 7 sec · County Road 102

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward CA 113 South: Davis

    2270 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Vic Fazio Highway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Vic Fazio Highway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CA 113 South: Dixon, Currey Road

    1110 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    1318 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North 1st Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West A Street

    68 m · 4 sec · West A Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West A Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chico and Dixon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yuba City
43.3 mi · 44%
Sutter Causeway
12.7 mi · 13%
Vic Fazio Highway
10.7 mi · 11%
East Park Avenue
8.97 mi · 9%
County Road 102
7.97 mi · 8%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.91 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Yuba City

Keep slight right to continue on Yuba City

43.3 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Yuba City
01h 05m from Chico
Leave By
2:08 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chico and Mostly Sunny near Dixon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chico to Dixon?

The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158 km) and usually takes 02h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Yuba City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Chico and 49 miles from Dixon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.96 one way or $39.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chico and Mostly Sunny near Dixon.

Stop Ideas Near South Yuba City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Yuba City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Yuba City.

BUS

Marysville, California

5 mi away
I Street between 8th and 9th
BUS

Oroville, California

45 mi away
Hwy 70 and Grand Ave.
RAIL

Rocklin

50 mi away
Rocklin Rd. and Railroad Ave.
BUS

Grass Valley, California

51 mi away
125 E. Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chico and Dixon. Straight-line distance: 88.65 mi (142.67 km).

Chico

#1 Chico

The most populous city in Butte County, California.

Population102,867
Coordinates39.7284900, -121.8374800
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Dixon

#2 Dixon

Place in Solano county, California, USA

Population20,440
Coordinates38.4454600, -121.8233000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Chico (-121.83748, 39.72849)
End: Dixon (-121.8233, 38.44546)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.46 gal
13.11 L · about $19.96
Round trip
$39.92
6.92 gal · 26.22 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.5 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.77 $19.96 $39.92
Mid-grade $6.07 $20.99 $41.98
Premium $6.24 $21.60 $43.20
Diesel $7.57 $26.18 $52.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Aug 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Chico and Dixon. The current time is 18:41:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.