Billings to Crested Butte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Billings from Crested Butte?

The distance from Billings to Crested Butte is 483.9 miles (778.7 km) as the crow flies. Crested Butte is located S of Billings. By car, the driving distance is approximately 580.6 miles, taking about 11h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Billings in Montana and Crested Butte in Colorado.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Billings 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.