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

602.9 miles 970.3 km · straight line
723.5 miles estimated 1164.4 km · driving distance
14h 33min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
245° WSW bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Hesperia?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Hesperia is 602.9 miles (970.3 km) as the crow flies. Hesperia is located WSW of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 723.5 miles, taking about 14h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Hesperia in California.

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 Hesperia. 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 Hesperia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 33min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 28min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~18h 55min $87–$253* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Hesperia

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Hesperia
34.43°N, 117.30°W
America/Los_Angeles
971m elevation
Explore more routes from Hesperia

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients