Big Sur to Cañon City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

920.7 miles 1481.8 km · straight line
1104.9 miles estimated 1778.2 km · driving distance
22h 14min estimated drive time
$106 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Big Sur from Cañon City?

The distance from Big Sur to Cañon City is 920.7 miles (1481.8 km) as the crow flies. Cañon City is located ENE of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1104.9 miles, taking about 22h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Big Sur 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 Big Sur 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 Big Sur to Cañon City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 14min $106 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 41min $88–$166* Budget
Train ~28h 54min $133–$387* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Sur & Cañon City

Quick Facts

Big Sur
36.27°N, 121.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
152m 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 307 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients