Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

606.5 miles 976 km · straight line
727.7 miles estimated 1171.2 km · driving distance
14h 38min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Lincoln, Nebraska is 606.5 miles (976 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located ENE of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 727.7 miles, taking about 14h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Lincoln, Nebraska. 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 Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 38min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 34min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~19h 1min $87–$255* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients