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

1340.7 miles 2157.6 km · straight line
1612.4 miles actual route 2594.9 km · driving distance
30h 0min estimated drive time
$155 - $191 estimated fuel cost
~3h 12min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Black Canyon of the Gunnison?

The distance from Atlanta to Black Canyon of the Gunnison is 1340.7 miles (2157.6 km) as the crow flies. Black Canyon of the Gunnison is located WNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1612.4 miles, taking about 30h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 12min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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 Atlanta and Black Canyon of the Gunnison. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 0min $155 - $191 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 0min $129–$242* Budget
Train ~39h 0min $193–$564* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 447 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM