Kirksville to Steamboat Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

749.8 miles 1206.7 km · straight line
899.7 miles estimated 1448 km · driving distance
18h 6min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Kirksville from Steamboat Springs?

The distance from Kirksville to Steamboat Springs is 749.8 miles (1206.7 km) as the crow flies. Steamboat Springs is located W of Kirksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 899.7 miles, taking about 18h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Kirksville 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. 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 Kirksville 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 Kirksville to Steamboat Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 6min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 43min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~23h 32min $108–$315* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kirksville & Steamboat Springs

Quick Facts

Kirksville
40.19°N, 92.58°W
America/Chicago
299m 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 250 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients