Driving Time from Carmichael to Chico
Driving from Carmichael to Chico is about 106 mi and takes roughly 1 hr 54 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Carmichael and Chico are about 81 mi (131 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 106 mi (170 km), a drive of about 1 hr 54 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 39 min.
| Straight-line distance | 81 mi / 131 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 106 mi / 170 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 54 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 39 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $13 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 39.173, -121.581 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Carmichael to Chico is about 81 mi (131 km) in a straight line, and roughly 106 mi (170 km) by road.