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

708.7 miles 1140.6 km · straight line
827 miles actual route 1331 km · driving distance
15h 43min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Kansas City?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Kansas City is 708.7 miles (1140.6 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located E of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 827 miles, taking about 15h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Kansas City in Missouri.

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 Kansas City. 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 Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 43min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 52min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~20h 26min $99–$289* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 236 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM