Steamboat springs is typically 3 to 4 hours away from Denver by car in good conditions. However, if it's snowing, there are several passes (including Rabbit Ears Pass) which become much more difficult and slow going. There are alternate routes which take much longer. The most direct route from Denver to Steamboat is I-70 west to Silverthorne. From there, take Highway 9 North to Kremmling where you meet up with US 40. Then drive west on US 40 over Rabbit Ears   More...