Barstow to Cañon City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Barstow from Cañon City?

The distance from Barstow to Cañon City is 696.6 miles (1121 km) as the crow flies. Cañon City is located ENE of Barstow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 835.9 miles, taking about 16h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Barstow in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Barstow 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.