Crested Butte to Hereford, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

377.9 miles 608.1 km · straight line
453.4 miles estimated 729.7 km · driving distance
9h 7min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
136° SE bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Hereford, Texas?

The distance from Crested Butte to Hereford, Texas is 377.9 miles (608.1 km) as the crow flies. Hereford, Texas is located SE of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 453.4 miles, taking about 9h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Hereford, Texas in Texas.

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 Hereford, Texas. 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 Hereford, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 7min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 56min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 40min $54–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Hereford, Texas

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
Hereford, Texas
34.82°N, 102.40°W
America/Chicago
1163m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients