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

382.7 miles 615.9 km · straight line
459.3 miles estimated 739.1 km · driving distance
9h 14min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
137° SE bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Clovis?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Clovis is 382.7 miles (615.9 km) as the crow flies. Clovis is located SE of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 459.3 miles, taking about 9h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Clovis in New Mexico.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Clovis. 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 Clovis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 14min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 5min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 46min $55–$161* Comfort

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Clovis
34.40°N, 103.21°W
America/Denver
1301m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients