How far is Chico, CA from Redding, CA?
The driving distance from Chico, CA to Redding, CA is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
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.
County seat of Tehama County, California, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chico and Redding.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chico and Redding.
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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
30.7 mi · 33 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 44: Eureka, Susanville
915 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CA 44 West: Eureka, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Pine Street
149 m · 18 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Eureka Way
119 m · 18 sec · Eureka Way
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Turn left onto South Market Street
135 m · 13 sec · South Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chico and Redding.
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.
Cascade Wonderland Highway
Merge slight left onto Cascade Wonderland Highway
30.7 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Chico and Sunny near Redding.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chico to Redding?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Red Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Chico and 35.9 miles from Redding.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 3:26 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chico and Sunny near Redding.
Stop Ideas Near Red Bluff
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 Red Bluff.
Red Bluff, California
Corning, California
Redding station
Redding (RABA Transit Center), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chico and Redding. Straight-line distance: 66.11 mi (106.4 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 Redding
The most populous city in Shasta County, California.
| Population | 92,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.5865400, -122.3916800 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Redding (-122.39168, 40.58654)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $15.84 | $31.68 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $16.92 | $33.85 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $21.28 | $42.57 |
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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