Lawrence, Kansas to Steamboat Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

624.5 miles 1005.1 km · straight line
749.4 miles estimated 1206.1 km · driving distance
15h 5min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Kansas from Steamboat Springs?

The distance from Lawrence, Kansas to Steamboat Springs is 624.5 miles (1005.1 km) as the crow flies. Steamboat Springs is located WNW of Lawrence, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 749.4 miles, taking about 15h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Kansas in Kansas 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 Lawrence, Kansas 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 Lawrence, Kansas to Steamboat Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 5min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 6min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 37min $90–$262* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Kansas & Steamboat Springs

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Kansas
38.97°N, 95.24°W
America/Chicago
263m 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 208 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients