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

962.2 miles 1548.5 km · straight line
1186.3 miles actual route 1909.2 km · driving distance
21h 34min estimated drive time
$114 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 26min flight time
315° NW bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Seattle?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Seattle is 962.2 miles (1548.5 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located NW of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1186.3 miles, taking about 21h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Seattle in Washington.

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 Seattle. 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 Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 34min $114 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 53min $95–$178* Budget
Train ~28h 2min $142–$415* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Seattle

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 321 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM