Chowchilla, CAUniversity of California-Merced, CA

Q: How far is it from Chowchilla, CA, to University of California-Merced, CA, ?

The distance between Chowchilla, CA, and University of California-Merced, CA, is 28 mi by road.

Q: How long does it take to drive from Chowchilla, CA, to University of California-Merced, CA, ?

The drive from Chowchilla, CA, to University of California-Merced, CA, takes approximately 40 min by car.

Q: What is the best route from Chowchilla, CA, to University of California-Merced, CA, ?

The fastest route from Chowchilla, CA, to University of California-Merced, CA, covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Distance: 28 mi·Duration: 40 min

Driving from Chowchilla, CA to University of California-Merced, CA takes about 40 min via CA 99. The distance is 28 mi. The straight-line distance is 21 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions

16 · 28 mi

1 Depart right onto South Chowchilla Boulevard 2 mi
2 Continue left onto South Chowchilla Boulevard 174 yd
3 Turn right onto East Robertson Boulevard 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Avenue 26 1 mi
5 Take ramp right 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left 17 mi
7 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
8 Turn straight onto East 16th Street 1 mi

9 Turn right onto G Street 5 mi
10 Turn right onto East Bellevue Road 3 mi
11 Turn left onto Lake Road 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Rancher's Road 1 mi
13 Continue slightly left onto Rancher's Road 1 mi
14 Continue slightly right onto Ansel Adams Road 1 mi
15 Turn straight 174 yd
16 Arrive straight

The return trip from University of California-Merced, CA to Chowchilla, CA covers roughly the same distance, 28 mi.

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Questions and answers

University of California-Merced, CA lies roughly to the north-west of Chowchilla, CA.

How far is it from Chowchilla, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState}?

The distance between Chowchilla, CA, {fromState} and University of California-Merced, CA, {toState} is 28 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Chowchilla, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState}?

The drive from Chowchilla, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState} takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Chowchilla, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState}?

The fastest route from Chowchilla, CA, {fromState} to University of California-Merced, CA, {toState} covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

What is the shortest route from Chowchilla, CA to University of California-Merced, CA?

The shortest driving route from Chowchilla, CA to University of California-Merced, CA is about 28 mi by road.

Are there charging stations between Chowchilla, CA and University of California-Merced, CA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Chowchilla, CA to University of California-Merced, CA, including Applegate Plaza (350 kW), Target T2386 (Atwater, CA) (350 kW), Fig Tree Plaza - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 21.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated August 4, 2026.

Chowchilla, CA–University of California-Merced, CA

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