Cañon City to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

575.9 miles 926.9 km · straight line
631.5 miles actual route 1016.3 km · driving distance
11h 15min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Cañon City from Kansas City?

The distance from Cañon City to Kansas City is 575.9 miles (926.9 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located E of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 631.5 miles, taking about 11h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City in Colorado and Kansas City in Missouri.

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 Kansas City. 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 Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 15min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 30min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~14h 38min $76–$221* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cañon City & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 192 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM