Crested Butte to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Crested Butte from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Crested Butte to Salt Lake City is 291.1 miles (468.5 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located WNW of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 363.9 miles, taking about 7h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Salt Lake City in Utah.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Crested Butte and Salt Lake City. 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.