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

How far is Bentonville from Black Canyon of the Gunnison?

The distance from Bentonville to Black Canyon of the Gunnison is 756.8 miles (1217.9 km) as the crow flies. Black Canyon of the Gunnison is located WNW of Bentonville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 908.1 miles, taking about 18h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Bentonville in Arkansas 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 Bentonville 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.