Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Monroe, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

971.4 miles 1563.3 km · straight line
1165.7 miles estimated 1876 km · driving distance
23h 27min estimated drive time
$112 - $138 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
111° ESE bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Monroe, Louisiana?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Monroe, Louisiana is 971.4 miles (1563.3 km) as the crow flies. Monroe, Louisiana is located ESE of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1165.7 miles, taking about 23h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Monroe, Louisiana in Louisiana.

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 Monroe, Louisiana. 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 Monroe, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 27min $112 - $138 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 8min $93–$175* Budget
Train ~30h 29min $140–$408* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Monroe, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Monroe, Louisiana
32.51°N, 92.12°W
America/Chicago
23m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 324 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients