Austin, Texas to Black Canyon of the Gunnison: Road Trip Guide & Distance

807.8 miles 1300.1 km · straight line
998 miles actual route 1606.2 km · driving distance
19h 22min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
318° NW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Black Canyon of the Gunnison?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Black Canyon of the Gunnison is 807.8 miles (1300.1 km) as the crow flies. Black Canyon of the Gunnison is located NW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 998 miles, taking about 19h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas 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 Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas to Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 22min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 14min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~25h 11min $120–$349* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 269 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM