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

1647 miles 2650.6 km · straight line
1880.5 miles actual route 3026.3 km · driving distance
35h 55min estimated drive time
$181 - $223 estimated fuel cost
~3h 49min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Washington DC?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Washington DC is 1647 miles (2650.6 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located E of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1880.5 miles, taking about 35h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 49min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 55min $181 - $223 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 6min $150–$282* Budget
Train ~46h 42min $226–$658* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 549 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 137 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM