Deadwood to Steamboat Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

311.9 miles 502 km · straight line
374.3 miles estimated 602.4 km · driving distance
7h 32min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
212° SSW bearing direction

How far is Deadwood from Steamboat Springs?

The distance from Deadwood to Steamboat Springs is 311.9 miles (502 km) as the crow flies. Steamboat Springs is located SSW of Deadwood. By car, the driving distance is approximately 374.3 miles, taking about 7h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Deadwood in South Dakota and Steamboat Springs 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 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 Deadwood to Steamboat Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 32min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 2min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 9min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Deadwood & Steamboat Springs

Quick Facts

Deadwood
44.38°N, 103.73°W
America/Chicago
1393m 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 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients