Austin, Texas to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1203 miles 1936.1 km · straight line
1450.9 miles actual route 2335 km · driving distance
27h 26min estimated drive time
$140 - $172 estimated fuel cost
~2h 55min flight time
328° NNW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Yellowstone?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Yellowstone is 1203 miles (1936.1 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NNW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1450.9 miles, taking about 27h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 55min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 26min $140 - $172 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 55min $116–$218* Budget
Train ~35h 40min $174–$508* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 401 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM