Mammoth Lakes to Steamboat Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Mammoth Lakes from Steamboat Springs?

The distance from Mammoth Lakes to Steamboat Springs is 679.5 miles (1093.5 km) as the crow flies. Steamboat Springs is located ENE of Mammoth Lakes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 815.4 miles, taking about 16h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Mammoth Lakes 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 Mammoth Lakes 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.