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

665.4 miles 1070.9 km · straight line
915.2 miles actual route 1472.9 km · driving distance
16h 21min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
235° SW bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from San Diego?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to San Diego is 665.4 miles (1070.9 km) as the crow flies. San Diego is located SW of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 915.2 miles, taking about 16h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and San Diego 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. 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 San Diego. 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 San Diego

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 21min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 37min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~21h 15min $110–$320* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & San Diego

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM