Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Highland, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

251 miles 404 km · straight line
313.8 miles estimated 505 km · driving distance
6h 19min estimated drive time
$30 - $37 estimated fuel cost
~1h 0min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Highland, Utah?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Highland, Utah is 251 miles (404 km) as the crow flies. Highland, Utah is located WNW of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 313.8 miles, taking about 6h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 0min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Highland, Utah in Utah.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Highland, Utah. 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 Highland, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 19min $30 - $37 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 35min $25–$47* Budget
Train ~6h 0min $38–$110* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Highland, Utah

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Highland, Utah
40.43°N, 111.79°W
America/Denver
1518m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 84 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 99.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients