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

684.6 miles 1101.7 km · straight line
821.5 miles estimated 1322 km · driving distance
16h 31min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
131° SE bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Brownwood?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Brownwood is 684.6 miles (1101.7 km) as the crow flies. Brownwood is located SE of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 821.5 miles, taking about 16h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Brownwood in Texas.

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 Brownwood. 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 Brownwood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 31min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 49min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~21h 28min $99–$288* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Brownwood

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Brownwood
31.71°N, 98.99°W
America/Chicago
416m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 228 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients