Anderson, Indiana to Black Canyon of the Gunnison: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1180.5 miles 1899.9 km · straight line
1416.7 miles estimated 2279.9 km · driving distance
28h 30min estimated drive time
$136 - $168 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Anderson, Indiana from Black Canyon of the Gunnison?

The distance from Anderson, Indiana to Black Canyon of the Gunnison is 1180.5 miles (1899.9 km) as the crow flies. Black Canyon of the Gunnison is located W of Anderson, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1416.7 miles, taking about 28h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Anderson, Indiana in Indiana 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 Anderson, Indiana 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 Anderson, Indiana to Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 30min $136 - $168 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 12min $113–$213* Budget
Train ~37h 3min $170–$496* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Anderson, Indiana & Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Quick Facts

Anderson, Indiana
40.11°N, 85.68°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
268m 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 394 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients