Crested Butte to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

912.7 miles 1468.8 km · straight line
1074.2 miles actual route 1728.8 km · driving distance
20h 15min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
130° SE bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Houston?

The distance from Crested Butte to Houston is 912.7 miles (1468.8 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located SE of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1074.2 miles, taking about 20h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Houston in Texas.

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 Houston. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 15min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 18min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~26h 20min $129–$376* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Houston

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 304 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM