Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Portland, Oregon: Road Trip Guide & Distance

901.9 miles 1451.4 km · straight line
1126.3 miles actual route 1812.6 km · driving distance
20h 23min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Portland, Oregon?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Portland, Oregon is 901.9 miles (1451.4 km) as the crow flies. Portland, Oregon is located NW of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1126.3 miles, taking about 20h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Portland, Oregon in Oregon.

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. 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. 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 Portland, Oregon. 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 Portland, Oregon

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 23min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 28min $90–$169* Budget
Train ~26h 30min $135–$394* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Portland, Oregon

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Portland, Oregon
45.52°N, 122.68°W
America/Los_Angeles
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 301 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM