Cañon City to Sacramento: Road Trip Guide & Distance

877.6 miles 1412.3 km · straight line
1174.7 miles actual route 1890.5 km · driving distance
21h 44min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Cañon City from Sacramento?

The distance from Cañon City to Sacramento is 877.6 miles (1412.3 km) as the crow flies. Sacramento is located W of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1174.7 miles, taking about 21h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City in Colorado and Sacramento 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 Sacramento. 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 Sacramento

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 44min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 5min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~28h 15min $141–$411* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cañon City & Sacramento

Quick Facts

Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m elevation
Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 293 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM