How far is Grand Junction, CO from Cañon City, CO?
The driving distance from Grand Junction, CO to Cañon City, CO is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Gunnison County, Colorado, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Junction and Cañon City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Junction and Cañon City.
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Start on South 13th Street
107 m · 21 sec · South 13th Street
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Turn left onto Ute Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Ute Avenue
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Turn left onto South 5th Street
6.5 mi · 10 min · South 5th Street
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto G50 Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · G50 Road
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Continue on G Road
1.1 km · 1 min · G Road
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Continue on G Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · G Road
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Continue on West 5th Street
1068 ft · 30 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto Confluence Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Confluence Drive
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Take the exit slight right
767 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
19.8 mi · 25 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North San Juan Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · North San Juan Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
6.6 mi · 10 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US 50
117.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min · US 50
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Turn left
789 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
20 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
692 ft · 32 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Macon Avenue
27 m · 4 sec · Macon Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Macon Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Junction and Cañon City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 50
Continue on US 50
117 mi · 02h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Grand Junction and Sunny near Cañon City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Junction to Cañon City?
The road trip is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km) and usually takes 05h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gunnison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.5 miles from Grand Junction and 122.7 miles from Cañon City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.99 one way or $63.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Junction and Sunny near Cañon City.
Stop Ideas Near Gunnison
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gunnison.
Gunnison-Western State Univ, CO
Gunnison-Downtown, CO
Poncha Springs, CO
Buena Vista, CO
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Junction and Cañon City. Straight-line distance: 183.37 mi (295.1 km).
#1 Grand Junction
The most populous city in Mesa County, Colorado.
| Population | 63,447 |
| Coordinates | 39.0638700, -108.5506500 |
| Altitude | 1400 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cañon City
City in Colorado, United States
| Population | 16,679 |
| Coordinates | 38.4409800, -105.2424500 |
| Altitude | 1631 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cañon City (-105.24245, 38.44098)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 395 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.70 | $31.99 | $63.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $35.33 | $70.65 |
| Premium | $4.39 | $37.98 | $75.96 |
| Diesel | $4.74 | $40.98 | $81.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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