Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

787.4 miles 1267.2 km · straight line
944.9 miles estimated 1520.6 km · driving distance
19h 0min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
316° NW bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Tri-Cities is 787.4 miles (1267.2 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located NW of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 944.9 miles, taking about 19h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Tri-Cities 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 Tri-Cities. 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 Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 0min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 48min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~24h 42min $113–$331* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Tri-Cities
46.25°N, 119.20°W
America/Los_Angeles
106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 262 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients