Crested Butte to Morgantown: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1441.8 miles 2320.4 km · straight line
1730.2 miles estimated 2784.5 km · driving distance
34h 48min estimated drive time
$167 - $205 estimated fuel cost
~3h 24min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Morgantown?

The distance from Crested Butte to Morgantown is 1441.8 miles (2320.4 km) as the crow flies. Morgantown is located E of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1730.2 miles, taking about 34h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 24min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Morgantown in West Virginia.

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 Morgantown. 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 Morgantown

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 48min $167 - $205 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 46min $138–$260* Budget
Train ~45h 14min $208–$606* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Morgantown

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
Morgantown
39.63°N, 79.96°W
America/New_York
271m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 481 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 120 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients