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

641.8 miles 1032.9 km · straight line
770.2 miles estimated 1239.5 km · driving distance
15h 30min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Black Canyon of the Gunnison from Yosemite?

The distance from Black Canyon of the Gunnison to Yosemite is 641.8 miles (1032.9 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located W of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 770.2 miles, taking about 15h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Black Canyon of the Gunnison in Colorado and Yosemite in California.

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.

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 30min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 36min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 9min $92–$270* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Black Canyon of the Gunnison & Yosemite

Quick Facts

Black Canyon of the Gunnison
38.58°N, 107.74°W
America/Denver
2722m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 214 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients