Apple Valley, California to Black Canyon of the Gunnison: Road Trip Guide & Distance

594.7 miles 957 km · straight line
713.6 miles estimated 1148.4 km · driving distance
14h 21min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, California from Black Canyon of the Gunnison?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to Black Canyon of the Gunnison is 594.7 miles (957 km) as the crow flies. Black Canyon of the Gunnison is located ENE of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 713.6 miles, taking about 14h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, California in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, California 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 Apple Valley, California to Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 21min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 13min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 39min $86–$250* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, California & Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m 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 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients