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

423.3 miles 681.3 km · straight line
508 miles estimated 817.6 km · driving distance
10h 13min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Dodge City?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Dodge City is 423.3 miles (681.3 km) as the crow flies. Dodge City is located E of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 508 miles, taking about 10h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Dodge City in Kansas.

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 Dodge City. 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 Dodge City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 13min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 16min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 42min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Dodge City

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Dodge City
37.75°N, 100.02°W
America/Chicago
760m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients