Butte to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

576.8 miles 928.2 km · straight line
779.3 miles actual route 1254.1 km · driving distance
12h 55min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
136° SE bearing direction

How far is Butte from Denver?

The distance from Butte to Denver is 576.8 miles (928.2 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located SE of Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 779.3 miles, taking about 12h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Butte in Montana and Denver 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 Denver. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Butte to Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 55min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 30min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~16h 48min $94–$273* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Butte & Denver

Quick Facts

Butte
46.00°N, 112.53°W
America/Denver
1688m elevation
Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 192 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM