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

1403.2 miles 2258.3 km · straight line
1683.9 miles estimated 2710 km · driving distance
33h 53min estimated drive time
$162 - $199 estimated fuel cost
~3h 19min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Parkersburg?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Parkersburg is 1403.2 miles (2258.3 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located E of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1683.9 miles, taking about 33h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 19min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg. 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 Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 53min $162 - $199 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 40min $135–$253* Budget
Train ~44h 3min $202–$589* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Parkersburg
39.27°N, 81.56°W
America/New_York
187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 468 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 117 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients