How far is Chico, CA from Marysville, WA?
The driving distance from Chico, CA to Marysville, WA is about 695.8 miles (1119.8 km), with a travel time of about 13h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 575.3 miles (925.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 13h 44m.
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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Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chico and Marysville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chico and Marysville.
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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
142.2 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Keep slight right
65.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 528 East: Marysville
1114 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto 4th Street
1621 ft · 38 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto State Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · State Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chico and Marysville.
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 Light Rain Likely near Marysville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chico to Marysville?
The road trip is about 695.8 miles (1119.8 km) and usually takes 13h 44m 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 345.4 miles from Chico and 350.5 miles from Marysville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 575.3 miles (925.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 120.5 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 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 $155.87 one way or $311.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 218.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chico and Light Rain Likely near Marysville.
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 Marysville. Straight-line distance: 575.33 mi (925.9 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 Marysville
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
| Population | 71,392 |
| Coordinates | 48.0517600, -122.1770800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marysville (-122.17708, 48.05176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.35 | $155.87 | $311.74 |
| Mid-grade | $6.59 | $161.66 | $323.32 |
| Premium | $6.78 | $166.35 | $332.70 |
| Diesel | $8.35 | $204.94 | $409.89 |
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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