How far is Chico, CA from Fremont, CA?
The driving distance from Chico, CA to Fremont, CA is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Yolo County, California.
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 Fremont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chico and Fremont.
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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
29.2 mi · 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 680: Benicia, San Jose
3211 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Luther E Gibson Freeway
12.4 mi · 14 min · Luther E Gibson Freeway
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Continue on Benicia-Martinez Bridge
8 mi · 9 min · Benicia-Martinez Bridge
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Keep slight right to continue on Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Senator Daniel E Boatwright Highway
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Continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Donald D Doyle Highway
28.2 mi · 32 min · Donald D Doyle Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Washington Boulevard
1530 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Washington Boulevard
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Continue on Fremont Boulevard
1.9 mi · 5 min · Fremont Boulevard
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Turn left onto Mowry Avenue
692 ft · 29 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Continue on Mowry Avenue
542 ft · 23 sec · Mowry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mowry Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chico and Fremont.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Chico and Sunny near Fremont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chico to Fremont?
The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Davis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Chico and 92.9 miles from Fremont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.21 one way or $74.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chico and Sunny near Fremont.
Stop Ideas Near Davis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Sacramento
City of Sacramento Department of Utilities
Vulcan Materials Company
Hall Park Off Leash Dog Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Davis.
Davis station
Sacramento Valley Station
Sacramento (State Capitol), California
Elk Grove, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chico and Fremont. Straight-line distance: 150.86 mi (242.78 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 Fremont
The fifth most populous city in California.
| Population | 234,569 |
| Coordinates | 37.5482700, -121.9885700 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mowry Avenue (-121.988548, 37.548259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $37.21 | $74.42 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $39.13 | $78.25 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $40.27 | $80.53 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $48.81 | $97.61 |
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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