Cañon City to White Sands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cañon City from White Sands?

The distance from Cañon City to White Sands is 395.3 miles (636.2 km) as the crow flies. White Sands is located S of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 474.4 miles, taking about 9h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City in Colorado and White Sands in New Mexico.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cañon City and White Sands. 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.