Theme Park Wait Times / Six Flags Darien Lake / Ride of Steel
Ride of Steel Wait Times
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 24,288 measured readings.
Park hours today: 11am–7pm
Best time to ride Ride of Steel
On a typical Monday, Ride of Steel runs about 0 min at rope drop, peaks near 38 min around 1 PM, and eases to 24 min by close. Across the week, Tuesday is the worst day (about 46 min at its midday peak) and Thursday the calmest (about 21 min). Use the day and time controls above to check any day of the week.
Averaging 16 min, this is the #3 longest line of 10 tracked rides at Six Flags Darien Lake (park average 9 min). The longest is Predator at 19 min.
Typical Ride of Steel wait by day
| Day | Rope Drop | Midday Peak | Late Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 min | 25 min 9 PM | 25 min |
| Monday | 0 min | 38 min 1 PM | 24 min |
| Tuesday · busiest | 0 min | 46 min 4 PM | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 0 min | 31 min 4 PM | 21 min |
| Thursday | 0 min | 21 min 6 PM | 15 min |
| Friday | 0 min | 23 min 4 PM | 19 min |
| Saturday | 0 min | 41 min 3 PM | 29 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 | 16.2 min | 16,237 |
Ride of Steel wait time FAQ
▾When is Ride of Steel shortest?
Ride of Steel is shortest at rope drop (about 0 min) and in the final hour of the night (about 24 min). Midday is the worst window, peaking near 38 min around 1 PM.
▾Which day is Ride of Steel busiest?
Tuesday runs the longest lines, peaking around 46 min midday, while Thursday is the calmest at about 21 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 is at 5 minutes right now, updated 1 min ago. Thoosie refreshes every minute.
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