Bismarck to Steamboat Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

531 miles 854.5 km · straight line
637.2 miles estimated 1025.4 km · driving distance
12h 49min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
217° SW bearing direction

How far is Bismarck from Steamboat Springs?

The distance from Bismarck to Steamboat Springs is 531 miles (854.5 km) as the crow flies. Steamboat Springs is located SW of Bismarck. By car, the driving distance is approximately 637.2 miles, taking about 12h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Bismarck in North Dakota 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bismarck and Steamboat Springs. 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 Bismarck to Steamboat Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 49min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 23min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~16h 40min $76–$223* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bismarck & Steamboat Springs

Quick Facts

Bismarck
46.81°N, 100.78°W
America/Chicago
514m 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 177 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients