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

934.9 miles 1504.6 km · straight line
1121.9 miles estimated 1805.5 km · driving distance
22h 34min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
68° ENE bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Dubuque?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Dubuque is 934.9 miles (1504.6 km) as the crow flies. Dubuque is located ENE of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1121.9 miles, taking about 22h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Dubuque in Iowa.

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 Dubuque. 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 Dubuque

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 34min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 5min $90–$168* Budget
Train ~29h 20min $135–$393* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Dubuque

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Dubuque
42.50°N, 90.66°W
America/Chicago
189m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 312 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients