Barstow to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Barstow from Yellowstone?

The distance from Barstow to Yellowstone is 741.5 miles (1193.3 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NNE of Barstow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 889.8 miles, taking about 17h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Barstow in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Barstow 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.