Oakland to Steamboat Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

846.6 miles 1362.5 km · straight line
1062.8 miles actual route 1710.4 km · driving distance
18h 58min estimated drive time
$102 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Oakland from Steamboat Springs?

The distance from Oakland to Steamboat Springs is 846.6 miles (1362.5 km) as the crow flies. Steamboat Springs is located ENE of Oakland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1062.8 miles, taking about 18h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland to Steamboat Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 58min $102 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 46min $85–$159* Budget
Train ~24h 39min $128–$372* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oakland & Steamboat Springs

Quick Facts

Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m 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 282 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM