Bryce Canyon to Cañon City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

382.5 miles 615.5 km · straight line
458.9 miles estimated 738.6 km · driving distance
9h 14min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Bryce Canyon from Cañon City?

The distance from Bryce Canyon to Cañon City is 382.5 miles (615.5 km) as the crow flies. Cañon City is located E of Bryce Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 458.9 miles, taking about 9h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Bryce Canyon in Utah and Cañon City in Colorado.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Bryce Canyon 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 Bryce Canyon to Cañon City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 14min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 5min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 46min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bryce Canyon & Cañon City

Quick Facts

Bryce Canyon
37.59°N, 112.19°W
America/Denver
2529m 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 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients