Aspen to Deadwood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

392 miles 630.8 km · straight line
470.4 miles estimated 757 km · driving distance
9h 28min estimated drive time
$45 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Aspen from Deadwood?

The distance from Aspen to Deadwood is 392 miles (630.8 km) as the crow flies. Deadwood is located NNE of Aspen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 470.4 miles, taking about 9h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Aspen in Colorado and Deadwood in South Dakota.

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. 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 Aspen and Deadwood. 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 Aspen to Deadwood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 28min $45 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 22min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 0min $56–$165* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aspen & Deadwood

Quick Facts

Aspen
39.19°N, 106.82°W
America/Denver
2438m elevation
Deadwood
44.38°N, 103.73°W
America/Chicago
1393m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients