San Francisco to Steamboat Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

854.9 miles 1375.9 km · straight line
1069.4 miles actual route 1721 km · driving distance
19h 7min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 7min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 56min $86–$160* Budget
Train ~24h 51min $128–$374* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Francisco & Steamboat Springs

Quick Facts

San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m 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 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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM