Canyonlands to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

681.7 miles 1097.1 km · straight line
1048.2 miles actual route 1686.9 km · driving distance
19h 9min estimated drive time
$101 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Canyonlands from San Francisco?

The distance from Canyonlands to San Francisco is 681.7 miles (1097.1 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located W of Canyonlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1048.2 miles, taking about 19h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Canyonlands in Utah and San Francisco 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. 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 Canyonlands and San Francisco. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 9min $101 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 59min $84–$157* Budget
Train ~24h 54min $126–$367* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Canyonlands & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Canyonlands
38.21°N, 109.90°W
America/Denver
1524m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 227 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM