Crested Butte to Kanab: Road Trip Guide & Distance

326.8 miles 526 km · straight line
392.2 miles estimated 631.2 km · driving distance
7h 53min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Kanab?

The distance from Crested Butte to Kanab is 326.8 miles (526 km) as the crow flies. Kanab is located WSW of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 392.2 miles, taking about 7h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Kanab in Utah.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Crested Butte and Kanab. 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 Kanab

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 53min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 28min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 29min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Kanab

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
Kanab
37.05°N, 112.53°W
America/Denver
1506m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients