Crested Butte to Pullman: Road Trip Guide & Distance

748.4 miles 1204.5 km · straight line
898.1 miles estimated 1445.4 km · driving distance
18h 4min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
320° NW bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Pullman?

The distance from Crested Butte to Pullman is 748.4 miles (1204.5 km) as the crow flies. Pullman is located NW of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 898.1 miles, taking about 18h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Pullman in Washington.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Pullman. 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 Pullman

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 4min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 41min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~23h 29min $108–$314* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Pullman

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
Pullman
46.73°N, 117.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
717m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 249 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients