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

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Temple?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Temple is 783.1 miles (1260.2 km) as the crow flies. Temple is located SE of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 939.6 miles, taking about 18h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Temple in Texas.

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 Temple. 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.