Sioux Falls to Steamboat Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

559.6 miles 900.6 km · straight line
671.5 miles estimated 1080.7 km · driving distance
13h 31min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Sioux Falls from Steamboat Springs?

The distance from Sioux Falls to Steamboat Springs is 559.6 miles (900.6 km) as the crow flies. Steamboat Springs is located WSW of Sioux Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 671.5 miles, taking about 13h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Sioux Falls in South Dakota 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls to Steamboat Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 31min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 13min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 34min $81–$235* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sioux Falls & Steamboat Springs

Quick Facts

Sioux Falls
43.54°N, 96.73°W
America/Chicago
448m 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 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients