Crested Butte to Tusayan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Crested Butte from Tusayan?

The distance from Crested Butte to Tusayan is 345.4 miles (555.9 km) as the crow flies. Tusayan is located SW of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 414.5 miles, taking about 8h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Tusayan in Arizona.

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 Tusayan. 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.