Birmingham, Alabama to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1475.3 miles 2374.2 km · straight line
1770.3 miles estimated 2849 km · driving distance
35h 37min estimated drive time
$170 - $210 estimated fuel cost
~3h 28min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, Alabama from Yellowstone?

The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Yellowstone is 1475.3 miles (2374.2 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NW of Birmingham, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1770.3 miles, taking about 35h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 28min. Both are located in United States — Birmingham, Alabama in Alabama 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 Birmingham, Alabama 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 Birmingham, Alabama to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 37min $170 - $210 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 44min $142–$266* Budget
Train ~46h 18min $212–$620* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, Alabama & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Birmingham, Alabama
33.52°N, 86.80°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 492 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 123 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients