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

763 miles 1228 km · straight line
915.7 miles estimated 1473.6 km · driving distance
18h 25min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
129° SE bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Fort Cavazos?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Fort Cavazos is 763 miles (1228 km) as the crow flies. Fort Cavazos is located SE of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 915.7 miles, taking about 18h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Fort Cavazos in Texas.

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 Fort Cavazos. 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 Fort Cavazos

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 25min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 6min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~23h 57min $110–$320* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Fort Cavazos

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Fort Cavazos
31.13°N, 97.78°W
America/Chicago
273m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 254 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients