Crested Butte to Sun Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Crested Butte from Sun Valley?
The distance from Crested Butte to Sun Valley is 507 miles (816 km) as the crow flies. Sun Valley is located NW of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 608.4 miles, taking about 12h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Sun Valley in Idaho.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Crested Butte and Sun Valley. 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 Sun Valley
Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Sun Valley
- 1397 mi
- 2323 mi
Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 169 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
- You could travel this distance about 49.1 times to circle the Earth's equator