Crested Butte to Jackson, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1045.5 miles 1682.5 km · straight line
1254.5 miles estimated 2019 km · driving distance
25h 14min estimated drive time
$121 - $149 estimated fuel cost
~2h 36min flight time
111° ESE bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Jackson, Mississippi?

The distance from Crested Butte to Jackson, Mississippi is 1045.5 miles (1682.5 km) as the crow flies. Jackson, Mississippi is located ESE of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1254.5 miles, taking about 25h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Jackson, Mississippi in Mississippi.

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 Jackson, Mississippi. 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 Jackson, Mississippi

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 14min $121 - $149 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 17min $100–$188* Budget
Train ~32h 48min $151–$439* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Jackson, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
Jackson, Mississippi
32.30°N, 90.18°W
America/Chicago
91m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 349 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients