Big Sur to Kanab: Road Trip Guide & Distance

517 miles 832.1 km · straight line
620.4 miles estimated 998.5 km · driving distance
12h 29min estimated drive time
$60 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Big Sur from Kanab?

The distance from Big Sur to Kanab is 517 miles (832.1 km) as the crow flies. Kanab is located E of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 620.4 miles, taking about 12h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Big Sur in California and Kanab in Utah.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Sur and Kanab. 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 Kanab

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 29min $60 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 59min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 14min $74–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Sur & Kanab

Quick Facts

Big Sur
36.27°N, 121.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
152m elevation
Kanab
37.05°N, 112.53°W
America/Denver
1506m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients