Crested Butte to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

715.7 miles 1151.8 km · straight line
903.7 miles actual route 1454.4 km · driving distance
16h 47min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
244° WSW bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Crested Butte to Long Beach, California is 715.7 miles (1151.8 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located WSW of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 903.7 miles, taking about 16h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California. 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 Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 47min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 8min $72–$136* Budget
Train ~21h 49min $108–$316* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 239 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM