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

673.7 miles 1084.2 km · straight line
808.4 miles estimated 1301 km · driving distance
16h 16min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Lawrence, Kansas?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Lawrence, Kansas is 673.7 miles (1084.2 km) as the crow flies. Lawrence, Kansas is located E of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 808.4 miles, taking about 16h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas.

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 Lawrence, Kansas. 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 Lawrence, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 16min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 31min $65–$121* Budget
Train ~21h 9min $97–$283* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Lawrence, Kansas

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 225 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients