Crested Butte to Wichita Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

583 miles 938.3 km · straight line
699.7 miles estimated 1126 km · driving distance
14h 5min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
123° ESE bearing direction

How far is Crested Butte from Wichita Falls?

The distance from Crested Butte to Wichita Falls is 583 miles (938.3 km) as the crow flies. Wichita Falls is located ESE of Crested Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 699.7 miles, taking about 14h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Crested Butte in Colorado and Wichita Falls in Texas.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Crested Butte and Wichita Falls. 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 Wichita Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 5min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 54min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 19min $84–$245* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Crested Butte & Wichita Falls

Quick Facts

Crested Butte
38.87°N, 106.99°W
America/Denver
2715m elevation
Wichita Falls
33.91°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
289m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 194 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients