How far is Orland, CA from Chico, CA?
The driving distance from Orland, CA to Chico, CA is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Yolo County, California.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orland and Chico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orland and Chico.
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Start on West Walker Street
19.1 mi · 30 min · West Walker Street
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Continue on Walnut Street
107 m · 16 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
2778 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Salem Street
1010 ft · 35 sec · Salem Street
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Turn left onto West 5th Street
859 ft · 40 sec · West 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 Orland and Chico.
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.
West Walker Street
Start on West Walker Street
19.1 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Orland and Sunny near Chico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orland to Chico?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hamilton City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Orland and 10.1 miles from Chico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.45 one way or $8.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orland and Sunny near Chico.
Stop Ideas Near Hamilton 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 Hamilton City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orland and Chico. Straight-line distance: 19.11 mi (30.76 km).
#1 Orland
City in Glenn County, California
| Population | 8,068 |
| Coordinates | 39.7473800, -122.1963700 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $6.26 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
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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