Crested Butte to Lassen Volcanic: Road Trip Guide & Distance

779.1 miles 1253.9 km · straight line
935 miles estimated 1504.7 km · driving distance
18h 49min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Lassen Volcanic?

The distance from Crested Butte to Lassen Volcanic is 779.1 miles (1253.9 km) as the crow flies. Lassen Volcanic is located WNW of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 935 miles, taking about 18h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Lassen Volcanic in California.

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. 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 Lassen Volcanic. 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 Lassen Volcanic

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 49min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 35min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~24h 28min $112–$327* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Lassen Volcanic

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
Lassen Volcanic
40.50°N, 121.50°W
America/Los_Angeles
3187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 260 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients