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

586 miles 943 km · straight line
703.1 miles estimated 1131.6 km · driving distance
14h 9min estimated drive time
$68 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
237° WSW bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from La Quinta?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to La Quinta is 586 miles (943 km) as the crow flies. La Quinta is located WSW of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 703.1 miles, taking about 14h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and La Quinta in California.

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. 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 La Quinta. 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 La Quinta

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 9min $68 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 59min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 24min $84–$246* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & La Quinta

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
La Quinta
33.66°N, 116.31°W
America/Los_Angeles
41m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients