How far is Chico, CA from Fort Casey, WA?
The driving distance from Chico, CA to Fort Casey, WA is about 703.5 miles (1132.2 km), with a travel time of about 14h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 584.3 miles (940.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 37m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chico and Fort Casey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chico and Fort Casey.
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Start on East 5th Street
50 m · 9 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
103 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
2065 ft · 1 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto Woodland Avenue
106 m · 10 sec · Woodland Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Mangrove Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Mangrove Avenue
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Turn right onto East 1st Avenue
2456 ft · 1 min · East 1st Avenue
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Turn left
1087 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Aramayo Way
1.1 mi · 2 min · Aramayo Way
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Continue on C Street
1600 ft · 57 sec · C Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
791 ft · 27 sec · 5th Street
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Continue on San Benito Avenue
4.5 mi · 8 min · San Benito Avenue
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Turn right onto Road 99W
5.2 mi · 7 min · Road 99W
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Continue on South Main Street
2872 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
32 m · 2 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
449.2 mi · 8 hr 43 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Seattle
112.8 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 101 North: Aberdeen, Port Angeles
2444 ft · 59 sec
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 101 North: Shelton, Port Angeles
78 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit right toward State Highway 20
120 m · 11 sec · State Highway 20
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Turn slight right onto State Route 20
7.7 mi · 12 min · State Route 20
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Continue on State Route 20
2.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 20
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Continue on West Sims Way
2193 ft · 46 sec · West Sims Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way
30 m · 2 sec · West Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way
1436 ft · 41 sec · West Sims Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way
31 m · 2 sec · West Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Sims Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Sims Way
27 m · 2 sec · East Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto East Sims Way
1017 ft · 27 sec · East Sims Way
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Continue on Water Street
1598 ft · 52 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Ferry Dock
29 m · 3 sec · Ferry Dock
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Keep slight right to continue on Ferry Dock
147 m · 10 sec · Ferry Dock
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Port Townsend Slip 2
48 m · 3 sec · Port Townsend Slip 2
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Continue on Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
5.8 mi · 35 min · Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
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Continue on State Route 20
73 m · 11 sec · State Route 20
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Engle Road
2342 ft · 1 min · Engle Road
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Turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chico and Fort Casey.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Cascade Wonderland Highway
Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
449 mi · 08h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Chico and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Casey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chico to Fort Casey?
The road trip is about 703.5 miles (1132.2 km) and usually takes 14h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Drain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 348.7 miles from Chico and 354.8 miles from Fort Casey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 584.3 miles (940.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $155.40 one way or $310.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 220.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chico and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Casey.
Stop Ideas Near Drain
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 Drain.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chico and Fort Casey. Straight-line distance: 584.34 mi (940.41 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 Fort Casey
Situated on the western shore of Whidbey Island in Island County at an elevation of 10 feet, this site occupies a strategic position overlooking Admiralty Inlet at the entrance to Puget Sound.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.1642600, -122.6787800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Casey (-122.67878, 48.16426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $155.40 | $310.80 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $161.31 | $322.61 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $166.02 | $332.04 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $208.81 | $417.62 |
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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