Austin, Texas to Cañon City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

707.9 miles 1139.2 km · straight line
845.3 miles actual route 1360.4 km · driving distance
15h 26min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
325° NW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Cañon City?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Cañon City is 707.9 miles (1139.2 km) as the crow flies. Cañon City is located NW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 845.3 miles, taking about 15h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Cañon City in Colorado.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Cañon City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Cañon City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 26min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 31min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~20h 4min $101–$296* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Cañon City

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 236 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM