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

878.5 miles 1413.8 km · straight line
1054.2 miles estimated 1696.6 km · driving distance
21h 12min estimated drive time
$101 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
101° E bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Conway?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Conway is 878.5 miles (1413.8 km) as the crow flies. Conway is located E of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1054.2 miles, taking about 21h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Conway in Arkansas.

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 Conway. 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 Conway

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 12min $101 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 26min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~27h 34min $127–$369* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Conway

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Conway
35.09°N, 92.44°W
America/Chicago
95m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 293 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients