Butte to Clifton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Butte from Clifton?

The distance from Butte to Clifton is 520.7 miles (838 km) as the crow flies. Clifton is located SSE of Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 624.9 miles, taking about 12h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Butte in Montana and Clifton 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 Butte and Clifton. 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.