Buckeye to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

498.8 miles 802.7 km · straight line
598.5 miles estimated 963.2 km · driving distance
12h 2min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Buckeye from Yosemite?

The distance from Buckeye to Yosemite is 498.8 miles (802.7 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located NW of Buckeye. By car, the driving distance is approximately 598.5 miles, taking about 12h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Buckeye in Arizona 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 Buckeye 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 Buckeye to Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 2min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 26min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~15h 39min $72–$209* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buckeye & Yosemite

Quick Facts

Buckeye
33.37°N, 112.58°W
America/Phoenix
265m 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 166 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients