Lewiston, Idaho to Steamboat Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

654.1 miles 1052.6 km · straight line
784.9 miles estimated 1263.1 km · driving distance
15h 47min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Lewiston, Idaho from Steamboat Springs?

The distance from Lewiston, Idaho to Steamboat Springs is 654.1 miles (1052.6 km) as the crow flies. Steamboat Springs is located SE of Lewiston, Idaho. By car, the driving distance is approximately 784.9 miles, taking about 15h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Lewiston, Idaho in Idaho 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lewiston, Idaho 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 Lewiston, Idaho to Steamboat Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 47min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 56min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 31min $94–$275* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lewiston, Idaho & Steamboat Springs

Quick Facts

Lewiston, Idaho
46.42°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
227m 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 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients