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

428.9 miles 690.3 km · straight line
579.7 miles actual route 932.9 km · driving distance
12h 6min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
216° SW bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Phoenix?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Phoenix is 428.9 miles (690.3 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located SW of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 579.7 miles, taking about 12h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Phoenix in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 6min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 31min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 30min $70–$203* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM