Canyonlands to Riverside: Road Trip Guide & Distance

511.3 miles 822.9 km · straight line
613.6 miles estimated 987.5 km · driving distance
12h 21min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
237° WSW bearing direction

How far is Canyonlands from Riverside?

The distance from Canyonlands to Riverside is 511.3 miles (822.9 km) as the crow flies. Riverside is located WSW of Canyonlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 613.6 miles, taking about 12h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Canyonlands in Utah and Riverside 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Canyonlands and Riverside. 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 Canyonlands to Riverside

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 21min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 49min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 3min $74–$215* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Canyonlands & Riverside

Quick Facts

Canyonlands
38.21°N, 109.90°W
America/Denver
1524m elevation
Riverside
33.95°N, 117.40°W
America/Los_Angeles
256m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients