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

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Hays?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Hays is 453.9 miles (730.5 km) as the crow flies. Hays is located E of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 544.7 miles, taking about 10h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Hays 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 Hays. 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.