Atlanta to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1577.3 miles 2538.4 km · straight line
1893.8 miles actual route 3047.8 km · driving distance
35h 11min estimated drive time
$182 - $224 estimated fuel cost
~3h 40min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Yellowstone?

The distance from Atlanta to Yellowstone is 1577.3 miles (2538.4 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1893.8 miles, taking about 35h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 40min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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 Atlanta and Yellowstone. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 11min $182 - $224 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 13min $152–$284* Budget
Train ~45h 44min $227–$663* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 526 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 131 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM