Bryce Canyon to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

402 miles 647 km · straight line
482.4 miles estimated 776.4 km · driving distance
9h 42min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Bryce Canyon from Yosemite?

The distance from Bryce Canyon to Yosemite is 402 miles (647 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located W of Bryce Canyon. By car, the driving distance is approximately 482.4 miles, taking about 9h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Bryce Canyon in Utah and Yosemite in California.

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 Bryce Canyon and Yosemite. 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 Bryce Canyon to Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 42min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 38min $39–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 13min $58–$169* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bryce Canyon & Yosemite

Quick Facts

Bryce Canyon
37.59°N, 112.19°W
America/Denver
2529m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients