Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

792.2 miles 1275 km · straight line
950.7 miles estimated 1530 km · driving distance
19h 8min estimated drive time
$91 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Springfield, Missouri is 792.2 miles (1275 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located E of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 950.7 miles, taking about 19h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Springfield, Missouri 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 Springfield, Missouri. 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 Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 8min $91 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 58min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~24h 52min $114–$333* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Springfield, Missouri
37.22°N, 93.30°W
America/Chicago
396m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 264 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients