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

695 miles 1118.5 km · straight line
834 miles estimated 1342.2 km · driving distance
16h 47min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Saint Joseph?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Saint Joseph is 695 miles (1118.5 km) as the crow flies. Saint Joseph is located E of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 834 miles, taking about 16h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Saint Joseph in Missouri.

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 Saint Joseph. 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 Saint Joseph

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 47min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 8min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 49min $100–$292* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Saint Joseph

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Saint Joseph
39.77°N, 94.85°W
America/Chicago
270m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients