Boulder to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Boulder from Yellowstone?

The distance from Boulder to Yellowstone is 408.5 miles (657.4 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NW of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 490.2 miles, taking about 9h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado and Yellowstone in Wyoming.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boulder 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.