Crested Butte to Leavenworth, Kansas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

647.3 miles 1041.7 km · straight line
776.7 miles estimated 1250 km · driving distance
15h 38min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
83° E bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Leavenworth, Kansas?

The distance from Crested Butte to Leavenworth, Kansas is 647.3 miles (1041.7 km) as the crow flies. Leavenworth, Kansas is located E of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 776.7 miles, taking about 15h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Leavenworth, Kansas in Kansas.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Crested Butte and Leavenworth, Kansas. 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 Leavenworth, Kansas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 38min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 46min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~20h 19min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Leavenworth, Kansas

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
Leavenworth, Kansas
39.31°N, 94.92°W
America/Chicago
256m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients