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

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Rapid City?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Rapid City is 446.5 miles (718.5 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located NNE of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 535.7 miles, taking about 10h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Rapid City in South Dakota.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

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