How far is Oroville, CA from Chico, CA?
The driving distance from Oroville, CA to Chico, CA is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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.
Census-designated place in Butte County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oroville and Chico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oroville and Chico.
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Start on Lincoln Street
65 m · 11 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto Montgomery Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Street
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Take the ramp right
817 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight left
7.6 mi · 9 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 Oroville 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.
Montgomery Street
Merge slight left
7.62 mi · 00h 09m
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 Oroville and Sunny near Chico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oroville to Chico?
The road trip is about 22.5 miles (36.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Thermalito is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Oroville and 11.2 miles from Chico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:32 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.01 one way or $10.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oroville and Sunny near Chico.
Stop Ideas Near Thermalito
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 Thermalito.
Oroville, California
Chico station
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Grass Valley, California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oroville and Chico. Straight-line distance: 21.01 mi (33.81 km).
#1 Oroville
County seat of Butte County, California, USA
| Population | 20,237 |
| Coordinates | 39.5139400, -121.5577600 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $6.26 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
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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