Concord, California to Crested Butte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

815.7 miles 1312.7 km · straight line
978.8 miles estimated 1575.2 km · driving distance
19h 41min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Concord, California from Crested Butte?

The distance from Concord, California to Crested Butte is 815.7 miles (1312.7 km) as the crow flies. Crested Butte is located E of Concord, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 978.8 miles, taking about 19h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Concord, California in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Concord, California 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 Concord, California to Crested Butte

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 41min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 37min $78–$147* Budget
Train ~25h 35min $117–$343* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Concord, California & Crested Butte

Quick Facts

Concord, California
37.98°N, 122.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
23m 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 272 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients