Cañon City to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

790.8 miles 1272.6 km · straight line
1033.5 miles actual route 1663.2 km · driving distance
19h 14min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cañon City from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Cañon City to Long Beach, California is 790.8 miles (1272.6 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located WSW of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1033.5 miles, taking about 19h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City in Colorado and Long Beach, California in California.

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. 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 Long Beach, California. 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 Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 14min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 5min $83–$155* Budget
Train ~25h 0min $124–$362* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cañon City & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 264 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM