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

601.9 miles 968.6 km · straight line
722.2 miles estimated 1162.3 km · driving distance
14h 32min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Manhattan?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Manhattan is 601.9 miles (968.6 km) as the crow flies. Manhattan is located E of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 722.2 miles, taking about 14h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Manhattan 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Manhattan. 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 Manhattan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 32min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 26min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 54min $87–$253* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Manhattan

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients