How far is Red Bluff, CA from Chico, CA?
The driving distance from Red Bluff, CA to Chico, CA is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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 00h 57m.
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.
Human settlement in Tehama County, California, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Bluff and Chico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Bluff and Chico.
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Start on Main Street
839 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Antelope Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Antelope Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Antelope Boulevard
3.6 mi · 6 min · Antelope Boulevard
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Continue straight
18.7 mi · 25 min
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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 Red Bluff 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.
Antelope Boulevard
Continue straight
18.7 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Red Bluff and Sunny near Chico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Red Bluff to Chico?
The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Tehama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Red Bluff and 20.9 miles from Chico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Red Bluff and Sunny near Chico.
Stop Ideas Near Tehama
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 Tehama.
Corning, California
Red Bluff, California
Chico station
Redding station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Bluff and Chico. Straight-line distance: 37.57 mi (60.47 km).
#1 Red Bluff
County seat of Tehama County, California, United States
| Population | 14,121 |
| Coordinates | 40.1784900, -122.2358300 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $9.20 | $18.41 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $9.55 | $19.11 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $9.83 | $19.67 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $12.37 | $24.73 |
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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