Deadwood to Estes Park: Road Trip Guide & Distance

291.1 miles 468.4 km · straight line
363.8 miles estimated 585.5 km · driving distance
7h 19min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
199° SSW bearing direction

How far is Deadwood from Estes Park?

The distance from Deadwood to Estes Park is 291.1 miles (468.4 km) as the crow flies. Estes Park is located SSW of Deadwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 363.8 miles, taking about 7h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Deadwood in South Dakota and Estes Park in Colorado.

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. 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 Deadwood and Estes Park. 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 Deadwood to Estes Park

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 19min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 47min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 57min $44–$127* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Deadwood & Estes Park

Quick Facts

Deadwood
44.38°N, 103.73°W
America/Chicago
1393m elevation
Estes Park
40.38°N, 105.52°W
America/Denver
2293m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients