Palm Springs, California to Steamboat Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

704.6 miles 1133.9 km · straight line
845.5 miles estimated 1360.7 km · driving distance
17h 1min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

How far is Palm Springs, California from Steamboat Springs?

The distance from Palm Springs, California to Steamboat Springs is 704.6 miles (1133.9 km) as the crow flies. Steamboat Springs is located NE of Palm Springs, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 845.5 miles, taking about 17h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, California 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 Palm Springs, California to Steamboat Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 1min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 25min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~22h 7min $101–$296* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Palm Springs, California & Steamboat Springs

Quick Facts

Palm Springs, California
33.83°N, 116.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
146m 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 235 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients