Cañon City to Gatesville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

643.5 miles 1035.6 km · straight line
772.2 miles estimated 1242.7 km · driving distance
15h 32min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
137° SE bearing direction

How far is Cañon City from Gatesville?

The distance from Cañon City to Gatesville is 643.5 miles (1035.6 km) as the crow flies. Gatesville is located SE of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 772.2 miles, taking about 15h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City in Colorado and Gatesville in Texas.

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 Cañon City and Gatesville. 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 Gatesville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 32min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 38min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 12min $93–$270* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cañon City & Gatesville

Quick Facts

Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m elevation
Gatesville
31.44°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
246m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 215 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients