Death Valley to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Death Valley from Yellowstone?
The distance from Death Valley to Yellowstone is 638.9 miles (1028.2 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NNE of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 766.6 miles, taking about 15h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Death Valley 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.
How to Get from Death Valley to Yellowstone
Suggested Stops Between Death Valley & Yellowstone
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 213 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
- You could travel this distance about 39 times to circle the Earth's equator