Moorhead to Steamboat Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

668.1 miles 1075.2 km · straight line
801.7 miles estimated 1290.2 km · driving distance
16h 8min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
232° SW bearing direction

How far is Moorhead from Steamboat Springs?

The distance from Moorhead to Steamboat Springs is 668.1 miles (1075.2 km) as the crow flies. Steamboat Springs is located SW of Moorhead. By car, the driving distance is approximately 801.7 miles, taking about 16h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Moorhead in Minnesota 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 Moorhead 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 Moorhead to Steamboat Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 8min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 22min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 58min $96–$281* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Moorhead & Steamboat Springs

Quick Facts

Moorhead
46.87°N, 96.77°W
America/Chicago
276m 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 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients