Bryce Canyon to Crested Butte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

295.6 miles 475.7 km · straight line
369.5 miles estimated 594.6 km · driving distance
7h 26min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Bryce Canyon from Crested Butte?

The distance from Bryce Canyon to Crested Butte is 295.6 miles (475.7 km) as the crow flies. Crested Butte is located ENE of Bryce Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 369.5 miles, taking about 7h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Bryce Canyon in Utah 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. 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 Bryce Canyon 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 Bryce Canyon to Crested Butte

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 26min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 55min $30–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 4min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bryce Canyon & Crested Butte

Quick Facts

Bryce Canyon
37.59°N, 112.19°W
America/Denver
2529m 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 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients