Barstow Heights to Crested Butte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

620.9 miles 999.2 km · straight line
745 miles estimated 1199 km · driving distance
14h 59min estimated drive time
$72 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
61° ENE bearing direction

How far is Barstow Heights from Crested Butte?

The distance from Barstow Heights to Crested Butte is 620.9 miles (999.2 km) as the crow flies. Crested Butte is located ENE of Barstow Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 745 miles, taking about 14h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Barstow Heights in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barstow Heights 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 Barstow Heights to Crested Butte

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 59min $72 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 59min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 29min $89–$261* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barstow Heights & Crested Butte

Quick Facts

Barstow Heights
34.87°N, 117.06°W
America/Los_Angeles
780m 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 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients