Black Canyon of the Gunnison to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

945.8 miles 1522.1 km · straight line
1134.9 miles estimated 1826.5 km · driving distance
22h 50min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from St. Louis?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to St. Louis is 945.8 miles (1522.1 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located E of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1134.9 miles, taking about 22h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and St. Louis 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 St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 50min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 24min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~29h 41min $136–$397* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 315 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients