Long Beach, California to Steamboat Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

778 miles 1252.1 km · straight line
980.2 miles actual route 1577.4 km · driving distance
17h 30min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Steamboat Springs?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Steamboat Springs is 778 miles (1252.1 km) as the crow flies. Steamboat Springs is located NE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 980.2 miles, taking about 17h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California 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. 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 Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California to Steamboat Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 30min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 0min $78–$147* Budget
Train ~22h 45min $118–$343* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Steamboat Springs

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 259 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM