Crested Butte to Parkersburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1359.7 miles 2188.3 km · straight line
1631.7 miles estimated 2626 km · driving distance
32h 50min estimated drive time
$157 - $193 estimated fuel cost
~3h 14min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Parkersburg?

The distance from Crested Butte to Parkersburg is 1359.7 miles (2188.3 km) as the crow flies. Parkersburg is located E of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1631.7 miles, taking about 32h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 14min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg. 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 Parkersburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 50min $157 - $193 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 24min $131–$245* Budget
Train ~42h 41min $196–$571* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Parkersburg

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
Parkersburg
39.27°N, 81.56°W
America/New_York
187m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 453 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 113 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients