Cañon City to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

784.4 miles 1262.4 km · straight line
1019.7 miles actual route 1641 km · driving distance
18h 54min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cañon City from Los Angeles?

The distance from Cañon City to Los Angeles is 784.4 miles (1262.4 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located WSW of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1019.7 miles, taking about 18h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City in Colorado and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 54min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 41min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~24h 34min $122–$357* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cañon City & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 261 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM