Brownwood to Crested Butte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

668.8 miles 1076.4 km · straight line
802.6 miles estimated 1291.7 km · driving distance
16h 9min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
320° NW bearing direction

How far is Brownwood from Crested Butte?

The distance from Brownwood to Crested Butte is 668.8 miles (1076.4 km) as the crow flies. Crested Butte is located NW of Brownwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 802.6 miles, taking about 16h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Brownwood 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 Brownwood 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 Brownwood to Crested Butte

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 9min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 23min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~21h 0min $96–$281* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brownwood & Crested Butte

Quick Facts

Brownwood
31.71°N, 98.99°W
America/Chicago
416m 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 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients