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

1004.5 miles 1616.6 km · straight line
1231.4 miles actual route 1981.8 km · driving distance
22h 57min estimated drive time
$119 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 31min flight time
98° E bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Memphis?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Memphis is 1004.5 miles (1616.6 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located E of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1231.4 miles, taking about 22h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 31min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Memphis in Tennessee.

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 Memphis. 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 Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 57min $119 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 32min $99–$185* Budget
Train ~29h 50min $148–$431* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Memphis

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 335 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM