Crested Butte to Deadwood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

415.9 miles 669.4 km · straight line
499.1 miles estimated 803.3 km · driving distance
10h 2min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Deadwood?

The distance from Crested Butte to Deadwood is 415.9 miles (669.4 km) as the crow flies. Deadwood is located NNE of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 499.1 miles, taking about 10h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Deadwood in South Dakota.

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 Crested Butte and Deadwood. 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 Crested Butte to Deadwood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 2min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 2min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 32min $60–$175* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Deadwood

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
Deadwood
44.38°N, 103.73°W
America/Chicago
1393m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients