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

607.3 miles 977.3 km · straight line
728.7 miles estimated 1172.8 km · driving distance
14h 40min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
119° ESE bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Wichita Falls?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Wichita Falls is 607.3 miles (977.3 km) as the crow flies. Wichita Falls is located ESE of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 728.7 miles, taking about 14h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Wichita Falls 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Wichita Falls. 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 Wichita Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 40min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 36min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~19h 4min $87–$255* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Wichita Falls

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Wichita Falls
33.91°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
289m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients