Crested Butte to Mount Rushmore: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Crested Butte from Mount Rushmore?

The distance from Crested Butte to Mount Rushmore is 391.4 miles (629.9 km) as the crow flies. Mount Rushmore is located NNE of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 469.7 miles, taking about 9h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.

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 Mount Rushmore. 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.