Cañon City to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

925.3 miles 1489.2 km · straight line
1254.9 miles actual route 2019.6 km · driving distance
23h 20min estimated drive time
$121 - $149 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Cañon City from Oakland?

The distance from Cañon City to Oakland is 925.3 miles (1489.2 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located W of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1254.9 miles, taking about 23h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City in Colorado and Oakland 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 Oakland. 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 Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 20min $121 - $149 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 0min $100–$188* Budget
Train ~30h 20min $151–$439* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cañon City & Oakland

Quick Facts

Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m elevation
Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 308 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM