Cañon City to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

933.6 miles 1502.5 km · straight line
1261.5 miles actual route 2030.2 km · driving distance
23h 29min estimated drive time
$121 - $149 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Cañon City from San Francisco?

The distance from Cañon City to San Francisco is 933.6 miles (1502.5 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located W of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1261.5 miles, taking about 23h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City in Colorado and San Francisco 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 San Francisco. 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 San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 29min $121 - $149 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 11min $101–$189* Budget
Train ~30h 32min $151–$442* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cañon City & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 311 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM