Blue Springs to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

918.2 miles 1477.7 km · straight line
1101.8 miles estimated 1773.2 km · driving distance
22h 10min estimated drive time
$106 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Blue Springs from Yellowstone?

The distance from Blue Springs to Yellowstone is 918.2 miles (1477.7 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located WNW of Blue Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1101.8 miles, taking about 22h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Blue Springs in Missouri 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 Blue Springs 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 Blue Springs to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 10min $106 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 36min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~28h 49min $132–$386* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blue Springs & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Blue Springs
39.02°N, 94.28°W
America/Chicago
297m 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 306 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients