Cañon City to Dumas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

253.1 miles 407.3 km · straight line
316.3 miles estimated 509.1 km · driving distance
6h 22min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
134° SE bearing direction

How far is Cañon City from Dumas?

The distance from Cañon City to Dumas is 253.1 miles (407.3 km) as the crow flies. Dumas is located SE of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 316.3 miles, taking about 6h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City in Colorado and Dumas in Texas.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Cañon City and Dumas. 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 Cañon City to Dumas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 22min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 38min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~6h 3min $38–$111* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cañon City & Dumas

Quick Facts

Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m elevation
Dumas
35.87°N, 101.97°W
America/Chicago
1116m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 84 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 98.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients