Columbus, Ohio to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1438.3 miles 2314.8 km · straight line
1709.5 miles actual route 2751.2 km · driving distance
31h 59min estimated drive time
$165 - $202 estimated fuel cost
~3h 24min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Yellowstone?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Yellowstone is 1438.3 miles (2314.8 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located WNW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1709.5 miles, taking about 31h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 24min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 59min $165 - $202 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 23min $137–$256* Budget
Train ~41h 35min $205–$598* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 479 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 120 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM