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

724.8 miles 1166.5 km · straight line
869.8 miles estimated 1399.8 km · driving distance
17h 30min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Blue Springs?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Blue Springs is 724.8 miles (1166.5 km) as the crow flies. Blue Springs is located E of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 869.8 miles, taking about 17h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Blue Springs in Missouri.

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 Blue Springs. 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 Blue Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 30min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 0min $70–$130* Budget
Train ~22h 45min $104–$304* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Blue Springs

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Blue Springs
39.02°N, 94.28°W
America/Chicago
297m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 242 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients