Cañon City to Leavenworth, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

558.1 miles 898.1 km · straight line
669.7 miles estimated 1077.7 km · driving distance
13h 28min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Cañon City from Leavenworth, Kansas?

The distance from Cañon City to Leavenworth, Kansas is 558.1 miles (898.1 km) as the crow flies. Leavenworth, Kansas is located E of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 669.7 miles, taking about 13h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City in Colorado and Leavenworth, Kansas in Kansas.

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 Leavenworth, Kansas. 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 Leavenworth, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 28min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 10min $54–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 30min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cañon City & Leavenworth, Kansas

Quick Facts

Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m elevation
Leavenworth, Kansas
39.31°N, 94.92°W
America/Chicago
256m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients