Pendleton to Steamboat Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

700.8 miles 1127.8 km · straight line
841 miles estimated 1353.4 km · driving distance
16h 55min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is Pendleton from Steamboat Springs?

The distance from Pendleton to Steamboat Springs is 700.8 miles (1127.8 km) as the crow flies. Steamboat Springs is located ESE of Pendleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 841 miles, taking about 16h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Pendleton in Oregon 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 Pendleton 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 Pendleton to Steamboat Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 55min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 18min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~22h 0min $101–$294* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pendleton & Steamboat Springs

Quick Facts

Pendleton
45.67°N, 118.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
325m elevation
Steamboat Springs
40.48°N, 106.83°W
America/Denver
2051m elevation
Explore more routes from Steamboat Springs

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients