How far is Chico, CA from Gridley, CA?
The driving distance from Chico, CA to Gridley, CA is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Butte County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chico and Gridley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chico and Gridley.
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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
18 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto Sycamore Street
1609 ft · 37 sec · Sycamore Street
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Turn left
49 m · 12 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 Gridley.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Yuba City
Keep slight right to continue on Yuba City
18 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Chico and Clear near Gridley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chico to Gridley?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Thermalito is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Chico and 14.5 miles from Gridley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chico and Clear near Gridley.
Stop Ideas Near Thermalito
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 Thermalito.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chico and Gridley. Straight-line distance: 26.34 mi (42.39 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 Gridley
City in California
| Population | 7,397 |
| Coordinates | 39.3637800, -121.6935800 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gridley (-121.69358, 39.36378)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $6.26 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $8.67 | $17.33 |
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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