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

416.8 miles 670.7 km · straight line
500.1 miles estimated 804.8 km · driving distance
10h 4min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
351° N bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Cody?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Cody is 416.8 miles (670.7 km) as the crow flies. Cody is located N of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 500.1 miles, taking about 10h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Cody in Wyoming.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 4min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 5min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 34min $60–$175* Comfort

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Cody
44.53°N, 109.06°W
America/Denver
1524m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients