Duluth, Minnesota to Steamboat Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

853.3 miles 1373.3 km · straight line
1024 miles estimated 1648 km · driving distance
20h 36min estimated drive time
$99 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
245° WSW bearing direction

How far is Duluth, Minnesota from Steamboat Springs?

The distance from Duluth, Minnesota to Steamboat Springs is 853.3 miles (1373.3 km) as the crow flies. Steamboat Springs is located WSW of Duluth, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1024 miles, taking about 20h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Duluth, Minnesota in Minnesota 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 Duluth, Minnesota 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 Duluth, Minnesota to Steamboat Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 36min $99 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 43min $82–$154* Budget
Train ~26h 47min $123–$358* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Duluth, Minnesota & Steamboat Springs

Quick Facts

Duluth, Minnesota
46.78°N, 92.11°W
America/Chicago
214m 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 284 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients