Akron to Black Canyon of the Gunnison: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1396.8 miles 2247.9 km · straight line
1676.1 miles estimated 2697.5 km · driving distance
33h 43min estimated drive time
$161 - $199 estimated fuel cost
~3h 19min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Akron from Black Canyon of the Gunnison?

The distance from Akron to Black Canyon of the Gunnison is 1396.8 miles (2247.9 km) as the crow flies. Black Canyon of the Gunnison is located W of Akron. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1676.1 miles, taking about 33h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 19min. Both are located in United States — Akron in Ohio and Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Akron and Black Canyon of the Gunnison. 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 Akron to Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 43min $161 - $199 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 28min $134–$251* Budget
Train ~43h 50min $201–$587* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Akron & Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Quick Facts

Akron
41.08°N, 81.52°W
America/New_York
306m elevation
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 466 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 116 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients