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Distance from Chico, CA to Nelson, CA

Distance

14 mi

Time

23 minutes

Gas Cost

$2 - $4

There are 12.76 miles from Chico to Nelson in southeast direction and 14 miles (22.53 kilometers) by car, following the Midway route.

Chico and Nelson are 23 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Chico, CA to Nelson, CA. The halfway point is Durham, CA.

Chico, CA and Nelson, CA are in the same time zone (PDT). Current time in both locations is 12:11 pm.

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From $14

Intermediate

From $18

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From $24

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 0.55 gallons of gas to cover the route between Chico, CA and Nelson, CA.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Chico to Nelson is $2.94.

During the route, an average car will release 10.78 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $5.34 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Chico, CA and Nelson, CA

If you want to meet halfway between Chico, CA and Nelson, CA or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 39.649143 and -121.801262, or 39º 38' 56.9148" N, 121º 48' 4.5432" W. This location is 6.85 miles away from Chico, CA and Nelson, CA and it would take approximately 11 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Durham, CA, situated 7 miles from Chico, CA and 7 miles from Nelson, CA. It would take 16 minutes to go from Chico to Durham and 16 minutes to go from Nelson to Durham.