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

1187.5 miles 1911.1 km · straight line
1333.4 miles actual route 2145.9 km · driving distance
25h 13min estimated drive time
$128 - $158 estimated fuel cost
~2h 53min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Louisville?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Louisville is 1187.5 miles (1911.1 km) as the crow flies. Louisville is located E of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1333.4 miles, taking about 25h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Louisville in Kentucky.

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 Louisville. 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 Louisville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 13min $128 - $158 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 16min $107–$200* Budget
Train ~32h 47min $160–$467* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Louisville

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 396 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM