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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on East 5th Street
158 m · 30 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Street
994 ft · 49 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn slight left onto Oroville Avenue
818 ft · 18 sec · Oroville Avenue
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Continue on Park Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on East Park Avenue
2627 ft · 56 sec · East Park Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
2452 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
8 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Yuba City
43.3 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 113 South: Woodland, Tudor Road
1279 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Tudor Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Tudor Road
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Continue on South George Washington Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · South George Washington Boulevard
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Continue on Sutter Causeway
12.7 mi · 17 min · Sutter Causeway
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Continue on County Road 102
7.9 mi · 11 min · County Road 102
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Continue on County Road 102
39 m · 7 sec · County Road 102
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward CA 113 South: Davis
2270 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vic Fazio Highway
10.7 mi · 12 min · Vic Fazio Highway
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 113 South: Dixon, Currey Road
1110 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight
1318 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto West A Street
68 m · 4 sec · West A Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Yuba City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chico and Dixon. Straight-line distance: 88.65 mi (142.67 km).
#1 Chico
The most populous city in Butte County, California.
| Population | 102,867 |
| Coordinates | 39.7284900, -121.8374800 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dixon
Place in Solano county, California, USA
| Population | 20,440 |
| Coordinates | 38.4454600, -121.8233000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dixon (-121.8233, 38.44546)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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