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

391.3 miles 629.8 km · straight line
469.6 miles estimated 755.8 km · driving distance
9h 27min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
338° NNW bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Grand Teton?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Grand Teton is 391.3 miles (629.8 km) as the crow flies. Grand Teton is located NNW of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 469.6 miles, taking about 9h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Grand Teton 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 27min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 20min $38–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 59min $56–$164* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Grand Teton

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Grand Teton
43.79°N, 110.68°W
America/Denver
2100m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients