Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Bloomington, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1005.8 miles 1618.7 km · straight line
1207 miles estimated 1942.4 km · driving distance
24h 17min estimated drive time
$116 - $143 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Bloomington, Illinois?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Bloomington, Illinois is 1005.8 miles (1618.7 km) as the crow flies. Bloomington, Illinois is located ENE of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1207 miles, taking about 24h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Bloomington, Illinois in Illinois.

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. 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 Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Bloomington, Illinois. 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 Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Bloomington, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 17min $116 - $143 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 8min $97–$181* Budget
Train ~31h 34min $145–$422* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Bloomington, Illinois

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Bloomington, Illinois
40.48°N, 88.99°W
America/Chicago
243m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 335 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients