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

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Tuscaloosa?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Tuscaloosa is 1185.5 miles (1907.9 km) as the crow flies. Tuscaloosa is located ESE of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1422.6 miles, taking about 28h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 53min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.

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 Tuscaloosa. 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.