Cities Near Redding
Cities near Redding, California: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Chico, Yuba City, Medford. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Redding, California is Chico, about 66 mi (106 km) away — roughly 1 hr 59 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico | 66 mi / 106 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Yuba City | 108 mi / 174 km | 2 hr 31 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Medford | 123 mi / 198 km | 2 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Woodland | 136 mi / 219 km | 3 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Rocklin | 138 mi / 223 km | 3 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Davis | 145 mi / 234 km | 3 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| West Sacramento | 146 mi / 235 km | 3 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Folsom | 147 mi / 236 km | 3 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Arden-Arcade | 147 mi / 237 km | 3 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Santa Rosa | 149 mi / 240 km | 3 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Redding
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Chico. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Redding
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Yuba City, Medford, Woodland, Rocklin, Davis. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Redding include Chico, Yuba City, Medford, Woodland, Rocklin. The closest is Chico, about 66 miles (106 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.