Appleton to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1092.3 miles 1757.9 km · straight line
1310.8 miles estimated 2109.5 km · driving distance
26h 22min estimated drive time
$126 - $155 estimated fuel cost
~2h 42min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Yellowstone?

The distance from Appleton to Yellowstone is 1092.3 miles (1757.9 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located W of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1310.8 miles, taking about 26h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 42min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin 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 Appleton 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 Appleton to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 22min $126 - $155 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 38min $105–$197* Budget
Train ~34h 17min $157–$459* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m 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 364 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients