Cañon City to Grand Canyon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

410.6 miles 660.8 km · straight line
492.7 miles estimated 793 km · driving distance
9h 55min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cañon City from Grand Canyon?

The distance from Cañon City to Grand Canyon is 410.6 miles (660.8 km) as the crow flies. Grand Canyon is located WSW of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 492.7 miles, taking about 9h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City in Colorado and Grand Canyon 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cañon City and Grand Canyon. 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 Grand Canyon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 55min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 54min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 25min $59–$172* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cañon City & Grand Canyon

Quick Facts

Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m elevation
Grand Canyon
36.11°N, 112.11°W
America/Phoenix
2100m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients