Crested Butte to Las Vegas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

483.9 miles 778.7 km · straight line
621.2 miles actual route 999.7 km · driving distance
11h 35min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Las Vegas?

The distance from Crested Butte to Las Vegas is 483.9 miles (778.7 km) as the crow flies. Las Vegas is located WSW of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 621.2 miles, taking about 11h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Las Vegas in Nevada.

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 Las Vegas. 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 Las Vegas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 35min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 54min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~11h 0min $75–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Las Vegas

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM