How far is Fort Casey, WA from Chico, CA?
The driving distance from Fort Casey, WA to Chico, CA is about 705 miles (1134.6 km), with a travel time of about 14h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 584.3 miles (940.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Casey and Chico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Casey and Chico.
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Start on the route
25 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Engle Road
1867 ft · 1 min · Engle Road
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Turn slight right
701 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 20
28 m · 2 sec · State Route 20
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Turn straight onto Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
5.8 mi · 35 min · Port Townsend-Coupeville Ferry
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Continue on Ferry Dock
732 ft · 42 sec · Ferry Dock
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
1598 ft · 48 sec · Water Street
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Turn straight onto East Sims Way
1031 ft · 27 sec · East Sims Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Sims Way
25 m · 2 sec · East Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto East Sims Way
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Sims Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way
35 m · 2 sec · West Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way
1425 ft · 40 sec · West Sims Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Sims Way
31 m · 2 sec · West Sims Way
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Exit the roundabout onto West Sims Way
2199 ft · 48 sec · West Sims Way
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Continue on State Route 20
2.1 mi · 4 min · State Route 20
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Continue on State Route 20
7.7 mi · 12 min · State Route 20
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Take the ramp slight left toward State Highway 20
120 m · 12 sec · State Highway 20
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Merge slight right onto Olympic Highway
83.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Olympic Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 5 South: Tumwater, Portland
756 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 5 South: Portland
2984 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
95.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Keep slight left
431.3 mi · 8 hr 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Cascade Wonderland Highway
35.5 mi · 39 min · Cascade Wonderland Highway
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Continue on Westside Freeway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Westside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Proberta, Gerber, Flores Avenue
1537 ft · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Flores Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Flores Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Road 99W
109 m · 11 sec · Road 99W
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Turn left onto San Benito Avenue
4.5 mi · 8 min · San Benito Avenue
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Continue on 5th Street
791 ft · 32 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto C Street
1600 ft · 55 sec · C Street
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Continue on Aramayo Way
1.1 mi · 2 min · Aramayo Way
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Railroad Avenue
7.8 mi · 10 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East First Avenue
1051 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto East 1st Avenue
2203 ft · 1 min · East 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto Mangrove Avenue
3273 ft · 2 min · Mangrove Avenue
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1029 ft · 34 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Flume Street
658 ft · 31 sec · Flume Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
531 ft · 23 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 Fort Casey and Chico.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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Keep slight left
431 mi · 08h 28m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Casey and Sunny near Chico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Casey to Chico?
The road trip is about 705 miles (1134.6 km) and usually takes 14h 39m 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 352.4 miles from Fort Casey and 352.6 miles from Chico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 584.3 miles (940.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 120.7 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 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 $135.22 one way or $270.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 221.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Casey and Sunny near Chico.
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 Fort Casey and Chico. Straight-line distance: 584.34 mi (940.41 km).
#1 Fort Casey
Situated on the western shore of Whidbey Island in Island County at an elevation of 10 feet, this site occupies a strategic position overlooking Admiralty Inlet at the entrance to Puget Sound.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 48.1642600, -122.6787800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 1135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 14h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 47m |
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 | $135.22 | $270.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $142.29 | $284.58 |
| Premium | $5.98 | $148.71 | $297.42 |
| Diesel | $7.29 | $181.42 | $362.85 |
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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