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

625 miles 1005.8 km · straight line
750 miles estimated 1207 km · driving distance
15h 5min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
242° WSW bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Riverside?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Riverside is 625 miles (1005.8 km) as the crow flies. Riverside is located WSW of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 750 miles, taking about 15h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Riverside in California.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 5min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 6min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 37min $90–$263* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Riverside

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Riverside
33.95°N, 117.40°W
America/Los_Angeles
256m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients