Steamboat Springs to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

615.5 miles 990.5 km · straight line
882.3 miles actual route 1420 km · driving distance
16h 51min estimated drive time
$85 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
203° SSW bearing direction

How far is Steamboat Springs from Tucson?

The distance from Steamboat Springs to Tucson is 615.5 miles (990.5 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located SSW of Steamboat Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 882.3 miles, taking about 16h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Steamboat Springs in Colorado and Tucson in Arizona.

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. 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 Steamboat Springs and Tucson. 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 Steamboat Springs to Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 51min $85 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 13min $71–$132* Budget
Train ~21h 54min $106–$309* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Steamboat Springs & Tucson

Quick Facts

Steamboat Springs
40.48°N, 106.83°W
America/Denver
2051m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 205 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM