Kansas City to Steamboat Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

657 miles 1057.3 km · straight line
757.6 miles actual route 1219.2 km · driving distance
13h 35min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Steamboat Springs?

The distance from Kansas City to Steamboat Springs is 657 miles (1057.3 km) as the crow flies. Steamboat Springs is located WNW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 757.6 miles, taking about 13h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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 Kansas City and Steamboat Springs. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Kansas City to Steamboat Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 35min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 18min $61–$114* Budget
Train ~17h 40min $91–$265* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Steamboat Springs

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 219 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM