Bryce Canyon to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

286.5 miles 461 km · straight line
430.8 miles actual route 693.3 km · driving distance
8h 41min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
179° S bearing direction

How far is Bryce Canyon from Phoenix?

The distance from Bryce Canyon to Phoenix is 286.5 miles (461 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located S of Bryce Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 430.8 miles, taking about 8h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Bryce Canyon in Utah and Phoenix in Arizona.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bryce Canyon and Phoenix. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 41min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 25min $34–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 15min $52–$151* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bryce Canyon & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Bryce Canyon
37.59°N, 112.19°W
America/Denver
2529m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM