Cañon City to Colorado Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

35.4 miles 57 km · straight line
46.2 miles actual route 74.3 km · driving distance
1h 6min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
40° NE bearing direction

How far is Cañon City from Colorado Springs?

The distance from Cañon City to Colorado Springs is 35.4 miles (57 km) as the crow flies. Colorado Springs is located NE of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 46.2 miles, taking about 1h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cañon City and Colorado Springs. 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 Cañon City to Colorado Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 6min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Cañon City & Colorado Springs

Quick Facts

Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m elevation
Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 12 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 703.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM