Atlanta to Crested Butte: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Atlanta from Crested Butte?
The distance from Atlanta to Crested Butte is 1303.3 miles (2097.4 km) as the crow flies. Crested Butte is located WNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1571.3 miles, taking about 28h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 7min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Crested Butte
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 434 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 109 hours
- You could travel this distance about 19.1 times to circle the Earth's equator