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

430.3 miles 692.5 km · straight line
516.4 miles estimated 831 km · driving distance
10h 23min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
341° NNW bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Yellowstone?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Yellowstone is 430.3 miles (692.5 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NNW of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 516.4 miles, taking about 10h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Yellowstone in Wyoming.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 23min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 28min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 52min $62–$181* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Yellowstone
44.43°N, 110.59°W
America/Denver
2357m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients