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

662.4 miles 1066 km · straight line
854.1 miles actual route 1374.6 km · driving distance
15h 13min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
245° WSW bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Los Angeles?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Los Angeles is 662.4 miles (1066 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located WSW of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 854.1 miles, taking about 15h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Los Angeles 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. 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 13min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 16min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~19h 47min $102–$299* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM