Clarksville to Crested Butte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Clarksville from Crested Butte?

The distance from Clarksville to Crested Butte is 1083 miles (1742.9 km) as the crow flies. Crested Butte is located WNW of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1299.6 miles, taking about 26h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 41min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville in Tennessee 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 Clarksville 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.