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

373.6 miles 601.2 km · straight line
448.3 miles estimated 721.4 km · driving distance
9h 1min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
336° NNW bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Jackson Hole?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Jackson Hole is 373.6 miles (601.2 km) as the crow flies. Jackson Hole is located NNW of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 448.3 miles, taking about 9h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Jackson Hole in Wyoming.

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. 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 Jackson Hole. 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 Jackson Hole

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 1min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 49min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 34min $54–$157* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Jackson Hole

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Jackson Hole
43.48°N, 110.76°W
America/Denver
1901m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients