Crested Butte to Dodge City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

385.6 miles 620.6 km · straight line
462.7 miles estimated 744.7 km · driving distance
9h 19min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Dodge City?

The distance from Crested Butte to Dodge City is 385.6 miles (620.6 km) as the crow flies. Dodge City is located E of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 462.7 miles, taking about 9h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Dodge City in Kansas.

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 Dodge City. 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 Dodge City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 19min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 11min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 51min $56–$162* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Dodge City

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
Dodge City
37.75°N, 100.02°W
America/Chicago
760m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients