Colorado Springs to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Colorado Springs from Yellowstone?
The distance from Colorado Springs to Yellowstone is 487.7 miles (784.8 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NW of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 602.3 miles, taking about 12h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Colorado Springs and Yellowstone. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Colorado Springs to Yellowstone
Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & Yellowstone
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 163 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
- You could travel this distance about 51.1 times to circle the Earth's equator