Cañon City, CO Road Trips

With 8 routes heading out and 9 heading in, Cañon City, CO works well as a modest departure point in the Mountain West. Most drives stay under 120 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Cañon City, CO head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in and county seat of Fremont County, Colorado, United States

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Trip Routes

17

Longest Drive

245 mi

Grand Junction, CO

Quickest Drive

1h 9m

Colorado Springs, CO

Plan Around Cañon City, CO

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Cañon City, CO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Fort Collins, CO to Cañon City, CO 178 mi · 3h 35m Loveland, CO to Cañon City, CO 164.9 mi · 3h 22m Longmont, CO to Cañon City, CO 151.1 mi · 3h 7m Thornton, CO to Cañon City, CO 125.2 mi · 2h 38m

Continue From Cañon City, CO

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Cañon City, CO to Grand Junction, CO 245 mi · 6h Cañon City, CO to Broomfield, CO 131 mi · 2h 44m Cañon City, CO to Westminster, CO 124.9 mi · 2h 38m Cañon City, CO to Commerce City, CO 117 mi · 2h 34m

Trips from Cañon City, CO

Cañon City, CO to Grand Junction, CO

245 mi 6h

Cañon City, CO to Broomfield, CO

131 mi 2h 44m

Cañon City, CO to Westminster, CO

124.9 mi 2h 38m

Cañon City, CO to Commerce City, CO

117 mi 2h 34m

Cañon City, CO to Denver, CO

113.8 mi 2h 25m

Cañon City, CO to Centennial, CO

100.8 mi 2h 7m

Cañon City, CO to Castle Rock, CO

85.9 mi 1h 51m

Cañon City, CO to Colorado Springs, CO

45.4 mi 1h 9m

Driving from Cañon City, CO

The typical drive from Cañon City, CO covers about 120 miles and takes around 2h 41m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 245 miles (6h), while the shortest is just 45 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Cañon City, CO are Grand Junction, CO (245 mi, 6h), Broomfield, CO (131 mi, 2h 44m), Westminster, CO (124.9 mi, 2h 38m), Commerce City, CO (117 mi, 2h 34m), and Denver, CO (113.8 mi, 2h 25m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 120-mile drive from Cañon City, CO, expect to burn about 4.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 mapped routes leaving Cañon City, CO and 9 routes heading into Cañon City, CO, covering 17 total connections. Distances range from 45 to 245 miles.

The longest mapped route from Cañon City, CO covers 245 miles and takes approximately 6h. Shorter options start at just 45 miles.

The average route from Cañon City, CO runs about 120 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Cañon City, CO include Grand Junction, CO, Broomfield, CO, Westminster, CO and Commerce City, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.