Austin, Texas to Steamboat Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

871 miles 1401.7 km · straight line
1070.1 miles actual route 1722.2 km · driving distance
19h 54min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
327° NNW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Steamboat Springs?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Steamboat Springs is 871 miles (1401.7 km) as the crow flies. Steamboat Springs is located NNW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1070.1 miles, taking about 19h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Steamboat Springs in Colorado.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Steamboat Springs. 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 Austin, Texas to Steamboat Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 54min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 53min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~25h 52min $128–$375* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Steamboat Springs

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Steamboat Springs
40.48°N, 106.83°W
America/Denver
2051m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 290 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM