Altus to Crested Butte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

514.5 miles 828 km · straight line
617.4 miles estimated 993.6 km · driving distance
12h 25min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Altus from Crested Butte?

The distance from Altus to Crested Butte is 514.5 miles (828 km) as the crow flies. Crested Butte is located NW of Altus. By car, the driving distance is approximately 617.4 miles, taking about 12h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Altus in Oklahoma and Crested Butte in Colorado.

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 Altus and Crested Butte. 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 Altus to Crested Butte

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 25min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 54min $49–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 9min $74–$216* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Altus & Crested Butte

Quick Facts

Altus
34.64°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
426m 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 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients