Grand Canyon to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1757.7 miles 2828.7 km · straight line
2109.2 miles estimated 3394.4 km · driving distance
42h 26min estimated drive time
$203 - $250 estimated fuel cost
~4h 2min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is Grand Canyon from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Grand Canyon to Pittsburgh is 1757.7 miles (2828.7 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located ENE of Grand Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2109.2 miles, taking about 42h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 2min. Both are located in United States — Grand Canyon in Arizona and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

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 Grand Canyon and Pittsburgh. 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 Grand Canyon to Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 42h 26min $203 - $250 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~50h 55min $169–$316* Budget
Train ~55h 10min $253–$738* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Canyon & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Grand Canyon
36.11°N, 112.11°W
America/Phoenix
2100m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 586 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 146 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients