Crested Butte to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

510.9 miles 822.2 km · straight line
699 miles actual route 1125 km · driving distance
15h 17min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
207° SSW bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Tucson?

The distance from Crested Butte to Tucson is 510.9 miles (822.2 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SSW of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 699 miles, taking about 15h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Tucson in Arizona.

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 Tucson. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 17min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 20min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~19h 52min $84–$245* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Tucson

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM