Dodge City to Steamboat Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

411 miles 661.5 km · straight line
493.2 miles estimated 793.8 km · driving distance
9h 55min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Dodge City from Steamboat Springs?

The distance from Dodge City to Steamboat Springs is 411 miles (661.5 km) as the crow flies. Steamboat Springs is located WNW of Dodge City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 493.2 miles, taking about 9h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Dodge City in Kansas 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 Dodge City 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 Dodge City to Steamboat Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 55min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 54min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 25min $59–$173* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dodge City & Steamboat Springs

Quick Facts

Dodge City
37.75°N, 100.02°W
America/Chicago
760m 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 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients