Cañon City to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

822.8 miles 1324.2 km · straight line
962.6 miles actual route 1549.1 km · driving distance
17h 22min estimated drive time
$93 - $114 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
134° SE bearing direction

How far is Cañon City from Houston?

The distance from Cañon City to Houston is 822.8 miles (1324.2 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located SE of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 962.6 miles, taking about 17h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City in Colorado and Houston 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cañon City and Houston. 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 Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 22min $93 - $114 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 50min $77–$144* Budget
Train ~22h 35min $116–$337* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cañon City & Houston

Quick Facts

Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 274 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM