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

1607 miles 2586.2 km · straight line
1865.3 miles actual route 3001.9 km · driving distance
35h 42min estimated drive time
$180 - $221 estimated fuel cost
~3h 44min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Raleigh?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Raleigh is 1607 miles (2586.2 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located E of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1865.3 miles, taking about 35h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 44min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 42min $180 - $221 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 50min $149–$280* Budget
Train ~46h 25min $224–$653* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 536 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 134 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM