Bettendorf to Cañon City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

807.1 miles 1298.9 km · straight line
968.5 miles estimated 1558.7 km · driving distance
19h 29min estimated drive time
$93 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
260° W bearing direction

How far is Bettendorf from Cañon City?

The distance from Bettendorf to Cañon City is 807.1 miles (1298.9 km) as the crow flies. Cañon City is located W of Bettendorf. By car, the driving distance is approximately 968.5 miles, taking about 19h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Bettendorf in Iowa 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 Bettendorf 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.

How to Get from Bettendorf to Cañon City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 29min $93 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 23min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~25h 20min $116–$339* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bettendorf & Cañon City

Quick Facts

Bettendorf
41.52°N, 90.52°W
America/Chicago
173m 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 269 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients