Gunnison, CO Road Trips
Drivers starting from Gunnison, CO have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Mountain West. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 203-mile quick runs to 208-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Gunnison, CO head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Ken Jacobsen
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
247.2 mi
Loveland, CO
Quickest Drive
4h 41m
Castle Rock, CO
Plan Around Gunnison, CO
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Gunnison, CO is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Gunnison, CO
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Gunnison, CO
Driving from Gunnison, CO
Expect an average of 206 miles and about 4h 42m behind the wheel when leaving Gunnison, CO. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 208 miles (4h 44m), while the shortest is just 203 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Gunnison, CO most often head toward Castle Rock, CO (208.3 mi, 4h 41m) and Westminster, CO (202.7 mi, 4h 44m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 206-mile drive from Gunnison, CO, expect to burn about 8.1 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Gunnison, CO and 3 routes heading into Gunnison, CO, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 203 to 208 miles.
The longest mapped route from Gunnison, CO covers 208 miles and takes approximately 4h 44m. Shorter options start at just 203 miles.
The average route from Gunnison, CO runs about 206 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Gunnison, CO include Castle Rock, CO and Westminster, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Gunnison, CO by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,712
Median Income
$55,313
Median Home Value
$432,200
Median Age
26.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Gunnison, CO
A sampling of people born in Gunnison, CO.
Patricia Elliott
1938–2015
American actress, singer
Donna Anderson
1939
American actress
Aaron Simpson
1974
American sport wrestler and martial artist
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Gunnison, CO.
Gunnison River Bridge II
historic bridge in Gunnison, Colorado, United States
Gunnison River Bridge I
historic bridge in Gunnison, Colorado, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q222762), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Gunnison, CO
Gunnison is a mountain town in the state of Colorado. Located in Southwestern Colorado, Gunnison is far from Denver and off the beaten path... unlike many of Colorado’s ski areas located along interstates or major population areas. Gunnison is a bedroom community located about a half hour drive from the Crested Butte Ski Resort. The valley contains the Victorian towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte.
Hartman Rocks. Awesome bouldering, rock climbing, and biking Blue Mesa.
Mountain biking, skiing and rafting are great ideas when you are in the area -- one for each season except Fall, try fly-fishing Crested Butte Mountain Resort. World-class skiing and snowboarding and cross country skiing on over 30 km of well maintained trails at the Crested Butte Nordic Center. Rafting Black Canyon of the Gunnison. The Gunnison River runs through this pristine and tightly controlled canyon.
1 Palisades Restaurant, 820 N Main St, ☏ +1 970 641-9223. 11AM-9PM daily. Family restaurant with a western theme and great food. Large kids menu and full bar with 9 TVs for sports and buzztime trivia. Plenty of parking and free Wi-Fi. moderate. 2 Farrell's Restaurant, 310 N Main St, ☏ +1 970 641-2655. The beautiful outdoor patio is a pleasant place to eat lunch in the spring and summer months. 3 Twisted Fork Bistro, 206 N Main St, ☏ +1 970 641-1488. Asian-influenced American food. Made from scratch, delicious food.
Crested Butte and Gunnison are both good pub-crawl candidates. 1 Alamo, 226 N Main St, ☏ +1 970 641-9907. The dive bar of the valley. Tributary Coffee Roasters 120 N Main St. Daily 7AM - 4PM.
1 Smith Fork Guest Ranch, 45362 Needle Rock Rd, Crawford, ☏ +1 970 921-3454. 2 Wanderlust Hostel, 221 N Boulevard St, ☏ +1 970 901-1599, [email protected]. Dorms $23, privates $45-62. 3 The Gunnison Inn at Dos Rios, 37478 W Hwy 50, ☏ +1 970 641-1650, toll-free: +1-800-642-1650. A hotel with free hot breakfast.
1 Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC IATA). Provides frequent and convenient jet service, American Airlines, United, and United Express from Dallas, Denver, Houston. Regularly scheduled ground transportation offered by Alpine Express and Mountain Express are available as are car rentals from Dollar, Hertz, Avis, and Budget. (updated Apr 2020)
Travel tips adapted from Gunnison (Colorado) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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