Crested Butte to Lake Havasu City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

506.7 miles 815.4 km · straight line
608 miles estimated 978.5 km · driving distance
12h 14min estimated drive time
$59 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
236° SW bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Lake Havasu City?

The distance from Crested Butte to Lake Havasu City is 506.7 miles (815.4 km) as the crow flies. Lake Havasu City is located SW of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 608 miles, taking about 12h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Lake Havasu City in Arizona.

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. 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 Lake Havasu 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 Lake Havasu City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 14min $59 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 41min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 54min $73–$213* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Lake Havasu City

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
Lake Havasu City
34.48°N, 114.32°W
America/Phoenix
225m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients