Aberdeen, South Dakota to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

595.6 miles 958.5 km · straight line
714.7 miles estimated 1150.2 km · driving distance
14h 23min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Aberdeen, South Dakota from Yellowstone?

The distance from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Yellowstone is 595.6 miles (958.5 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located W of Aberdeen, South Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 714.7 miles, taking about 14h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Aberdeen, South Dakota in South Dakota and Yellowstone in Wyoming.

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 Aberdeen, South Dakota and Yellowstone. 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 Aberdeen, South Dakota to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 23min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 16min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 42min $86–$250* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aberdeen, South Dakota & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Aberdeen, South Dakota
45.46°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
397m elevation
Yellowstone
44.43°N, 110.59°W
America/Denver
2357m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients