Amarillo to Cañon City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Amarillo from Cañon City?

The distance from Amarillo to Cañon City is 291.6 miles (469.3 km) as the crow flies. Cañon City is located NW of Amarillo. By car, the driving distance is approximately 364.5 miles, taking about 7h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Amarillo in Texas and Cañon City in Colorado.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amarillo and Cañon City. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.