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

483.4 miles 777.9 km · straight line
580 miles estimated 933.5 km · driving distance
11h 40min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Kearney?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Kearney is 483.4 miles (777.9 km) as the crow flies. Kearney is located ENE of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 580 miles, taking about 11h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Kearney in Nebraska.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Kearney. 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 Kearney

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 40min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 0min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 5min $70–$203* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Kearney

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Kearney
40.70°N, 99.08°W
America/Chicago
656m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients