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

1485.6 miles 2390.9 km · straight line
1782.8 miles estimated 2869.1 km · driving distance
35h 52min estimated drive time
$172 - $211 estimated fuel cost
~3h 29min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Morgantown?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Morgantown is 1485.6 miles (2390.9 km) as the crow flies. Morgantown is located ENE of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1782.8 miles, taking about 35h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 29min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Morgantown in West Virginia.

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 Morgantown. 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 Morgantown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 52min $172 - $211 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 2min $143–$267* Budget
Train ~46h 38min $214–$624* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Morgantown

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Morgantown
39.63°N, 79.96°W
America/New_York
271m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 495 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 124 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients