Driving from Phoenix to Chico
Chico lies 1,116 km (693 mi) north-west of Phoenix, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 7 min without stops, over roughly 1,361 km (846 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Phoenix | Chico | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.7 million | 121,345 |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 85001–85098 | 95926–95976 |
Where to book car hire from Phoenix to Chico
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Staying in Chico
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Common questions
How far is Chico from Phoenix?
1,116 km (693 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Phoenix; by road roughly 1,361 km (846 mi).
How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Chico by car?
About 15 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Phoenix and Chico?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.