Crested Butte to Des Moines: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Crested Butte from Des Moines?

The distance from Crested Butte to Des Moines is 728.6 miles (1172.6 km) as the crow flies. Des Moines is located ENE of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 874.3 miles, taking about 17h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Des Moines in Iowa.

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 Crested Butte and Des Moines. 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.