Crested Butte to Lubbock: Road Trip Guide & Distance

464 miles 746.8 km · straight line
556.9 miles estimated 896.2 km · driving distance
11h 12min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
140° SE bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Lubbock?

The distance from Crested Butte to Lubbock is 464 miles (746.8 km) as the crow flies. Lubbock is located SE of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 556.9 miles, taking about 11h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Lubbock in Texas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Lubbock. 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 Lubbock

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 12min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 26min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 38min $67–$195* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Lubbock

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
Lubbock
33.58°N, 101.86°W
America/Chicago
976m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 155 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients