Cañon City to Kirksville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

686.8 miles 1105.3 km · straight line
824.2 miles estimated 1326.4 km · driving distance
16h 35min estimated drive time
$79 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Cañon City from Kirksville?

The distance from Cañon City to Kirksville is 686.8 miles (1105.3 km) as the crow flies. Kirksville is located ENE of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 824.2 miles, taking about 16h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City in Colorado and Kirksville 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. 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 Kirksville. 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 Kirksville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 35min $79 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 54min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~21h 34min $99–$288* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cañon City & Kirksville

Quick Facts

Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m elevation
Kirksville
40.19°N, 92.58°W
America/Chicago
299m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 229 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients