Crested Butte to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

707.8 miles 1139.1 km · straight line
889.9 miles actual route 1432.2 km · driving distance
16h 26min estimated drive time
$86 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
245° WSW bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Los Angeles?

The distance from Crested Butte to Los Angeles is 707.8 miles (1139.1 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located WSW of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 889.9 miles, taking about 16h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 26min $86 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 43min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~21h 22min $107–$311* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 236 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM