Crested Butte to Lincoln, Nebraska: Road Trip Guide & Distance

561.5 miles 903.7 km · straight line
673.8 miles estimated 1084.4 km · driving distance
13h 33min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Lincoln, Nebraska?

The distance from Crested Butte to Lincoln, Nebraska is 561.5 miles (903.7 km) as the crow flies. Lincoln, Nebraska is located ENE of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 673.8 miles, taking about 13h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Lincoln, Nebraska in Nebraska.

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 Lincoln, Nebraska. 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 Lincoln, Nebraska

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 33min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 16min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 37min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Lincoln, Nebraska

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
Lincoln, Nebraska
40.81°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
362m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients