Cañon City to Lake Havasu City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

573.5 miles 922.9 km · straight line
688.2 miles estimated 1107.5 km · driving distance
13h 51min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
244° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cañon City from Lake Havasu City?

The distance from Cañon City to Lake Havasu City is 573.5 miles (922.9 km) as the crow flies. Lake Havasu City is located WSW of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 688.2 miles, taking about 13h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City in Colorado and Lake Havasu City in Arizona.

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. 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 Lake Havasu City. 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 Lake Havasu City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 51min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 37min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~18h 0min $83–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cañon City & Lake Havasu City

Quick Facts

Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m elevation
Lake Havasu City
34.48°N, 114.32°W
America/Phoenix
225m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients