Boise to Crested Butte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

579.7 miles 932.9 km · straight line
695.6 miles estimated 1119.5 km · driving distance
14h 0min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
121° ESE bearing direction

How far is Boise from Crested Butte?

The distance from Boise to Crested Butte is 579.7 miles (932.9 km) as the crow flies. Crested Butte is located ESE of Boise. By car, the driving distance is approximately 695.6 miles, taking about 14h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Boise in Idaho 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 Boise 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 Boise to Crested Butte

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 0min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 48min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 12min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boise & Crested Butte

Quick Facts

Boise
43.62°N, 116.20°W
America/Boise
824m 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 193 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients