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

931.7 miles 1499.5 km · straight line
1115.3 miles actual route 1794.9 km · driving distance
21h 19min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
127° SE bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Houston?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Houston is 931.7 miles (1499.5 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located SE of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1115.3 miles, taking about 21h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Houston in Texas.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Houston. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 19min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 35min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~27h 43min $134–$390* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Houston

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 311 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM