San Francisco to Steamboat Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is San Francisco from Steamboat Springs?
The distance from San Francisco to Steamboat Springs is 854.9 miles (1375.9 km) as the crow flies. Steamboat Springs is located ENE of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1069.4 miles, taking about 19h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Steamboat Springs
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 285 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
- You could travel this distance about 29.1 times to circle the Earth's equator