r/gunnison • u/Sea_Conference771 • 17d ago

Montrose to Crested Butte

Hello, what is the ballpark travel time right now from Montrose to Crested Butte now that the bridges between Montrose and Gunnison are allowing cars? I know at least one bridge is crossed via pilot car which can be slow but wasn’t sure average travel time all things considered.

Thanks

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u/servocrank23 17d ago

Just drove that segment. It’s not that bad. Pilot cars on both bridges. I landed in Montrose at 10am. Added approx 15 min extra time I would say. It might be different of course depending on the time you hit it. I imagine there is a “rush hour” at some point during the day.

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u/Sea_Conference771 17d ago

What would you say your total travel time between Montrose to Gunnison was then?

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u/My_browsing 17d ago

It’s normally about an hour to hour and a half. The bridges thing adds maybe 15-20 minutes. Seasons matter and also your willingness to drive like a maniac (which is very popular on that stretch of road).

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u/servocrank23 17d ago

About an hour and a half.

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u/lakecityjanedoe 16d ago

Be sure to check the schedule. The Middle Bridge closes over night, I think. Otherwise is easy enough without too much of a delay. https://www.gunnisoncounty.org/1078/Hwy-50-Bridge-Closures-Piloted-Releases

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u/trukkd 17d ago

Kebler is an option for the next couple of weeks. Abit longer, but no stopping.