Canyonlands to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1766.6 miles 2843.1 km · straight line
2117.9 miles actual route 3408.5 km · driving distance
38h 51min estimated drive time
$204 - $251 estimated fuel cost
~4h 3min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Canyonlands from Washington DC?

The distance from Canyonlands to Washington DC is 1766.6 miles (2843.1 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Canyonlands. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2117.9 miles, taking about 38h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 3min. Both are located in United States — Canyonlands in Utah and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 51min $204 - $251 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~46h 37min $169–$318* Budget
Train ~50h 30min $254–$741* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Canyonlands & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Canyonlands
38.21°N, 109.90°W
America/Denver
1524m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 589 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 147 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM