Abilene to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1013 miles 1630.3 km · straight line
1215.7 miles estimated 1956.4 km · driving distance
24h 27min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
328° NNW bearing direction

How far is Abilene from Yellowstone?

The distance from Abilene to Yellowstone is 1013 miles (1630.3 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NNW of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1215.7 miles, taking about 24h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas 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. 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 Abilene 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 Abilene to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 27min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 20min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~31h 47min $146–$425* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m 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 338 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients