Cañon City to Tusayan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

415 miles 667.9 km · straight line
498 miles estimated 801.5 km · driving distance
10h 1min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cañon City from Tusayan?

The distance from Cañon City to Tusayan is 415 miles (667.9 km) as the crow flies. Tusayan is located WSW of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 498 miles, taking about 10h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City in Colorado and Tusayan in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cañon City and Tusayan. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Tusayan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 1min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 1min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 31min $60–$174* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cañon City & Tusayan

Quick Facts

Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m elevation
Tusayan
35.97°N, 112.12°W
America/Phoenix
1965m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 138 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients