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

642.1 miles 1033.4 km · straight line
770.6 miles estimated 1240.1 km · driving distance
15h 30min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
345° NNW bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Great Falls?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Great Falls is 642.1 miles (1033.4 km) as the crow flies. Great Falls is located NNW of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 770.6 miles, taking about 15h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Great Falls in Montana.

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. 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 Great Falls. 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 Great Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 30min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 36min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 9min $92–$270* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Great Falls

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Great Falls
47.50°N, 111.30°W
America/Denver
1015m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 214 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients