Cañon City to Zion, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

431.7 miles 694.7 km · straight line
518 miles estimated 833.6 km · driving distance
10h 25min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is Cañon City from Zion, Utah?

The distance from Cañon City to Zion, Utah is 431.7 miles (694.7 km) as the crow flies. Zion, Utah is located W of Cañon City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 518 miles, taking about 10h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Cañon City in Colorado and Zion, Utah in Utah.

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 Zion, Utah. 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 Zion, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 25min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 30min $41–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 54min $62–$181* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cañon City & Zion, Utah

Quick Facts

Cañon City
38.44°N, 105.24°W
America/Denver
1631m elevation
Zion, Utah
37.30°N, 113.03°W
America/Denver
1219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 144 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients