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

561.2 miles 903.2 km · straight line
673.4 miles estimated 1083.8 km · driving distance
13h 33min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
323° NW bearing direction

How far is Big Spring from Black Canyon of the Gunnison?

The distance from Big Spring to Black Canyon of the Gunnison is 561.2 miles (903.2 km) as the crow flies. Black Canyon of the Gunnison is located NW of Big Spring. By car, the driving distance is approximately 673.4 miles, taking about 13h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Big Spring 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Spring 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 Big Spring to Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 33min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 16min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 37min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Spring & Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Quick Facts

Big Spring
32.25°N, 101.48°W
America/Chicago
744m 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 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients