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

637.5 miles 1026 km · straight line
765 miles estimated 1231.2 km · driving distance
15h 23min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Shawnee?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Shawnee is 637.5 miles (1026 km) as the crow flies. Shawnee is located ESE of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 765 miles, taking about 15h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Shawnee in Oklahoma.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 23min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 28min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~20h 0min $92–$268* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Shawnee

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Shawnee
35.33°N, 96.93°W
America/Chicago
323m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 213 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients