Crested Butte to Quincy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Crested Butte from Quincy?

The distance from Crested Butte to Quincy is 833.9 miles (1342 km) as the crow flies. Quincy is located E of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1000.7 miles, taking about 20h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Quincy in Illinois.

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 Quincy. 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.