Crested Butte to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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
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Quick Facts
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