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

816.2 miles 1313.5 km · straight line
979.4 miles estimated 1576.2 km · driving distance
19h 42min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Kirksville?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Kirksville is 816.2 miles (1313.5 km) as the crow flies. Kirksville is located ENE of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 979.4 miles, taking about 19h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Kirksville 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 Kirksville. 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 Kirksville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 42min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 38min $78–$147* Budget
Train ~25h 37min $118–$343* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Kirksville

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Kirksville
40.19°N, 92.58°W
America/Chicago
299m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 272 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients