Albuquerque to Crested Butte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

262.2 miles 422 km · straight line
350.5 miles actual route 564 km · driving distance
7h 39min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
356° N bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Crested Butte?

The distance from Albuquerque to Crested Butte is 262.2 miles (422 km) as the crow flies. Crested Butte is located N of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 350.5 miles, taking about 7h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Crested Butte in Colorado.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Crested Butte. 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 Albuquerque to Crested Butte

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 39min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 11min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~7h 16min $42–$123* Comfort

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 87 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 95 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM