Crested Butte to Lewiston Orchards: Road Trip Guide & Distance

724.9 miles 1166.6 km · straight line
869.9 miles estimated 1399.9 km · driving distance
17h 30min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
319° NW bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Lewiston Orchards?

The distance from Crested Butte to Lewiston Orchards is 724.9 miles (1166.6 km) as the crow flies. Lewiston Orchards is located NW of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 869.9 miles, taking about 17h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Lewiston Orchards in Idaho.

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 Lewiston Orchards. 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 Lewiston Orchards

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 30min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 0min $70–$130* Budget
Train ~22h 45min $104–$304* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Lewiston Orchards

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
Lewiston Orchards
46.38°N, 116.98°W
America/Los_Angeles
439m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 242 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients