How far is Chico, WA from Seattle, WA?
The driving distance from Chico, WA to Seattle, WA is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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.
Census-designated place in Madera 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 Seattle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chico and Seattle.
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Start on Chico Way Northwest
3238 ft · 1 min · Chico Way Northwest
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Take the ramp left toward WA 3 South: Bremerton
686 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 3 Northwest
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 3 Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 3 West
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 3 West
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Continue on West State Route 16
915 ft · 20 sec · West State Route 16
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Continue on State Highway 16
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 16
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 160 East: Sedgwick Road, Southworth Ferry
1711 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Sedgwick Road
71 m · 6 sec · Southwest Sedgwick Road
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Continue on Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.3 mi · 14 min · Southeast Sedgwick Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southeast Sedgwick Road
52 m · 5 sec · Southeast Sedgwick Road
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Continue on Southworth Ferry
1310 ft · 2 min · Southworth Ferry
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Turn straight onto Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
4.8 mi · 30 min · Fauntleroy - Southworth Ferry
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Continue on Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
861 ft · 19 sec · Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fauntleroy Way Southwest
3.7 mi · 11 min · Fauntleroy Way Southwest
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Continue on West Seattle Bridge
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Seattle Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 5 North: Vancouver British Columbia
1899 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Seneca Street
1359 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Seneca Street
98 m · 18 sec · Seneca Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
615 ft · 27 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Street
34 m · 9 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left
9 m · 2 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 Seattle.
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.
Southeast Sedgwick Road
Continue on Southeast Sedgwick Road
7.29 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Chico and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chico to Seattle?
The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Parkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Chico and 51.1 miles from Seattle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 4:02 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.94 one way or $25.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Chico and Mostly Sunny near Seattle.
Stop Ideas Near Parkwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
SeaTac City Hall
Gig Harbor Municipal Court
City Hall Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parkwood.
Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington
King Street Station
Tukwila station
Edmonds station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chico and Seattle. Straight-line distance: 17.63 mi (28.37 km).
#1 Chico
Situated on the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington state, this census-designated place lies along the shore of Dyes Inlet near Silverdale at a low elevation of approximately 33 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 47.6114800, -122.7104200 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Seattle
The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area.
| Population | 769,714 |
| Coordinates | 47.6062100, -122.3320700 |
| Altitude | 56 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-122.332143, 47.606309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $5.44 | $12.94 | $25.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $14.23 | $28.45 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $17.35 | $34.71 |
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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