How far is Dixon, CA from Chico, CA?
The driving distance from Dixon, CA to Chico, CA is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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.
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 Dixon and Chico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dixon and Chico.
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Start on West A Street
68 m · 12 sec · West A Street
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North 1st Street
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Take the ramp straight
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vic Fazio Highway
11.1 mi · 13 min · Vic Fazio Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 5 South: Main Street
2452 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto County Road 102
69 m · 10 sec · County Road 102
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Continue on County Road 102
7.9 mi · 11 min · County Road 102
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Continue straight
17.4 mi · 23 min
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Take the ramp right toward CA 99 North: Yuba City
990 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Skyway
1395 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Skyway Road
1849 ft · 41 sec · Skyway Road
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Continue on East Park Avenue
2365 ft · 49 sec · East Park Avenue
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Turn slight right
46 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Park Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1687 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
50 m · 7 sec · East 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dixon and Chico.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
CA 99 North
Merge slight left
51.6 mi · 01h 07m
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 Sunny leaving Dixon and Mostly Sunny near Chico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dixon to Chico?
The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
South Yuba City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Dixon and 49.2 miles from Chico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 2:08 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dixon and Mostly Sunny near Chico.
Stop Ideas Near South Yuba City
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 South Yuba City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dixon and Chico. Straight-line distance: 88.65 mi (142.67 km).
#1 Dixon
Place in Solano county, California, USA
| Population | 20,440 |
| Coordinates | 38.4454600, -121.8233000 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chico
The most populous city in Butte County, California.
| Population | 102,867 |
| Coordinates | 39.7284900, -121.8374800 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chico (-121.83748, 39.72849)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $20.02 | $40.04 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $21.05 | $42.10 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $21.66 | $43.33 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $26.26 | $52.51 |
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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