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

438.8 miles 706.1 km · straight line
585.4 miles actual route 942.1 km · driving distance
10h 21min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Las Vegas?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Las Vegas is 438.8 miles (706.1 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WSW of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 585.4 miles, taking about 10h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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. 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 Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 21min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 25min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~9h 50min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM