Crested Butte to Memphis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

967.7 miles 1557.3 km · straight line
1190.4 miles actual route 1915.7 km · driving distance
21h 54min estimated drive time
$115 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
100° E bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Memphis?

The distance from Crested Butte to Memphis is 967.7 miles (1557.3 km) as the crow flies. Memphis is located E of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1190.4 miles, taking about 21h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Memphis in Tennessee.

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. 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 Memphis. 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 Memphis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 54min $115 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 17min $95–$179* Budget
Train ~28h 28min $143–$417* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Memphis

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 323 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM