Cañon City to Yakima: Road Trip Guide & Distance

957.5 miles 1541 km · straight line
1149 miles estimated 1849.2 km · driving distance
23h 7min estimated drive time
$111 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 26min flight time
311° NW bearing direction

How far is Cañon City from Yakima?

The distance from Cañon City to Yakima is 957.5 miles (1541 km) as the crow flies. Yakima is located NW of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1149 miles, taking about 23h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City in Colorado and Yakima in Washington.

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 Yakima. 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 Yakima

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 7min $111 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 44min $92–$172* Budget
Train ~30h 3min $138–$402* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cañon City & Yakima

Quick Facts

Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m elevation
Yakima
46.60°N, 120.51°W
America/Los_Angeles
326m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 319 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients