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Ride of Steel Wait Times
Roller Coaster · 54" minimum height · Six Flags Darien Lake
Live wait, plus a model forecast by day and hour for Ride of Steel at Six Flags Darien Lake, built on 6,074 measured readings.
Best time to ride Ride of Steel
On a typical Thursday, Ride of Steel runs about 5 min at rope drop, peaks near 15 min around 2 PM, and eases to 15 min by close. Across the week, Saturday is the worst day (about 16 min at its midday peak) and Wednesday the calmest (about 5 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 8 min, this is the #5 longest line of 11 tracked rides at Six Flags Darien Lake (park average 6 min). The longest is Predator at 17 min.
Typical Ride of Steel wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 21 min | 21 min 11 AM | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 5 min | 15 min 5 PM | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 0 min | 5 min 2 PM | 5 min |
| Thursday | 5 min | 15 min 2 PM | 15 min |
| Friday | 5 min | 15 min 12 PM | 15 min |
| Saturday · busiest | 16 min | 16 min 11 AM | 15 min |
Ride of Steel average wait by month
| Month | Avg Wait | Readings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 15.9 min | 4,888 |
| July 2026 | 24.5 min | 13,351 |
| August 2026 | 13.2 min | 27,968 |
| September 2026 | 7.7 min | 6,074 |
Ride of Steel wait time FAQ
▾When is Ride of Steel shortest?
Ride of Steel is shortest at rope drop (about 5 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 15 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 15 min around 2 PM.
▾Which day is Ride of Steel busiest?
Saturday runs the longest lines, peaking around 16 min midday, while Wednesday is the calmest at about 5 min. Use the day and time slider above to check any day.
▾What is the wait for Ride of Steel right now?
Ride of Steel isn't reporting a live wait right now. The park may be closed. This page updates automatically when lines go live.
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