Austin, Texas to Crested Butte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Austin, Texas from Crested Butte?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Crested Butte is 792.7 miles (1275.8 km) as the crow flies. Crested Butte is located NW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 957 miles, taking about 18h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas 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 Austin, Texas 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.