How far is Marysville, WA from Chico, CA?
The driving distance from Marysville, WA to Chico, CA is about 697.1 miles (1121.9 km), with a travel time of about 13h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 575.3 miles (925.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 27h 31m 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 45m.
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 Marysville and Chico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marysville and Chico.
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Start on State Avenue
2860 ft · 1 min · State Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 529
21 m · 1 sec · State Route 529
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 529
31 m · 2 sec · State Route 529
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Take the ramp straight toward I 5
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight right
126.2 mi · 2 hr 23 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 Marysville 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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Marysville and Sunny near Chico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marysville to Chico?
The road trip is about 697.1 miles (1121.9 km) and usually takes 13h 45m 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 346 miles from Marysville and 351.1 miles from Chico.
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 121.8 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 $134.51 one way or $269.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 218.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Marysville 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 Marysville and Chico. Straight-line distance: 575.33 mi (925.9 km).
#1 Marysville
The most populous city in Snohomish County, Washington.
| Population | 71,392 |
| Coordinates | 48.0517600, -122.1770800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 1122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 23h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 17h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.47 | $134.51 | $269.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.74 | $141.28 | $282.56 |
| Premium | $6.01 | $147.82 | $295.64 |
| Diesel | $7.32 | $180.05 | $360.09 |
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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