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

1061 miles 1707.5 km · straight line
1273.2 miles estimated 2049 km · driving distance
25h 37min estimated drive time
$123 - $151 estimated fuel cost
~2h 38min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Jackson, Tennessee?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Jackson, Tennessee is 1061 miles (1707.5 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Tennessee is located E of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1273.2 miles, taking about 25h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Jackson, Tennessee in Tennessee.

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 Jackson, Tennessee. 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, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 37min $123 - $151 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 44min $102–$191* Budget
Train ~33h 18min $153–$446* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Jackson, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Jackson, Tennessee
35.61°N, 88.81°W
America/Chicago
125m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 354 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients