How far is Canyon Lake, CA from Cotterel, ID?

The driving distance from Canyon Lake, CA to Cotterel, ID is about 841.2 miles (1353.8 km), with a travel time of about 14h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 644.3 miles (1036.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
841.24 mi
14h 33m
Flight
644.32 mi
1036.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
644.32 mi
Kilometers
1036.93 km
Flight Time
01h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
841.24 mi
Kilometers
1353.84 km
Drive Time
14h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cotterel
Fri, Oct 16, 4:56 AM MDT
Return by in Canyon Lake
Fri, Oct 16, 6:29 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canyon Lake
2026-10-15T13:23
Arrive Cotterel
Fri, Oct 16, 3:56 AM PDT
Route Timing
14h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
9:33 PM to 11:03 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:54 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canyon Lake
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kanarraville
UT

Town in Iron County, Utah, United States

From Canyon Lake
419.9 mi
07h 16m
To Cotterel
421.4 mi
07h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph N
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Canyon Lake and Cotterel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canyon Lake and Cotterel.

  1. 1

    Start on Longhorn Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Longhorn Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vacation Drive

    93 m · 8 sec · Vacation Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Greenwald Avenue

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Greenwald Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue on West 4th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South D Street

    2931 ft · 1 min · South D Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 215 North

    2004 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Escondido Freeway

    15.8 mi · 18 min · Escondido Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 215 North: San Bernardino, Barstow

    2413 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Riverside Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on San Bernardino Freeway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · San Bernardino Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Barstow Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Barstow Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1141 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    6.8 mi · 7 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · CHP Officer Larry L. Wetterling and San Bernardino County Sheriff's Lieutenant Alfred E. Stewart Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    45.6 mi · 49 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Barstow and Mojave Freeway

    112 mi · 2 hr · Barstow and Mojave Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Las Vegas Freeway

    123.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    353.6 mi · 5 hr 56 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    55.3 mi · 56 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 81: Declo

    1188 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Yale Road

    1793 ft · 37 sec · Yale Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 81

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 81

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 81

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canyon Lake and Cotterel.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
499 mi · 59%
Barstow and Mojave Freeway
165 mi · 20%
Las Vegas Freeway
124 mi · 15%
Escondido Freeway
15.8 mi · 2%
Barstow Freeway
9.16 mi · 1%
Greenwald Avenue
5.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

354 mi · 05h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
14h 33m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
29h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+196.9 mi
644.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanarraville
07h 16m from Canyon Lake
Leave By
6:54 AM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Canyon Lake and Patchy Fog near Cotterel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canyon Lake to Cotterel?

The road trip is about 841.2 miles (1353.8 km) and usually takes 14h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kanarraville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 419.9 miles from Canyon Lake and 421.4 miles from Cotterel.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 644.3 miles (1036.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 196.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $185.89 one way or $371.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 263.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Canyon Lake and Cotterel, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Canyon Lake and Patchy Fog near Cotterel.

Stop Ideas Near Kanarraville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kanarraville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Kanarra Falls
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

Kanarra Falls

Kanarraville , UT
40 S Main St, Kanarraville, UT 84742
Rating 4.2/5 30 reviews Tourist attraction,City Hall
Utah DMV Cedar City Office
Meeting point 8 mi away

Utah DMV Cedar City Office

Cedar City , UT
82 N 100 E, Cedar City, UT 84720
Rating 4.1/5 76 reviews Department of motor vehicles,State government office
Heritage Center Theater
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Heritage Center Theater

Cedar City , UT
105 N 100 E, Cedar City, UT 84720
Rating 4.7/5 372 reviews Performing arts theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kanarraville.

BUS

St. George, Utah

61 mi away
1235 South Bluff St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canyon Lake and Cotterel. Straight-line distance: 644.32 mi (1036.93 km).

Canyon Lake

#1 Canyon Lake

City in Riverside County, California, United States

Population11,310
Coordinates33.6850200, -117.2730900
Altitude422
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cotterel

Situated in the high desert Raft River Valley of southern Idaho's Cassia County, this rural area rests at an elevation of 4,511 feet.

Population0
Coordinates42.5171300, -113.4591700
Altitude1375
CountryUnited States
Start: Canyon Lake (-117.27309, 33.68502)
End: Cotterel (-113.45917, 42.51713)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)28h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)21h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)16h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)14h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)12h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)10h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
29.69 gal
112.37 L · about $185.89
Round trip
$371.78
59.38 gal · 224.74 L
Estimated CO2
263.9 kg one way
Round trip: 527.7 kg / 1163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $6.26 $185.89 $371.78
Mid-grade $6.50 $192.96 $385.91
Premium $6.69 $198.60 $397.19
Diesel $8.41 $249.78 $499.56

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in California · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Canyon Lake, CA and Cotterel, ID. The current time in Canyon Lake is 13:23:32, although it is 14:23:32 in Cotterel.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.