Detroit to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1384.1 miles 2227.5 km · straight line
1678.6 miles actual route 2701.5 km · driving distance
30h 39min estimated drive time
$162 - $199 estimated fuel cost
~3h 17min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Yellowstone?

The distance from Detroit to Yellowstone is 1384.1 miles (2227.5 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located WNW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1678.6 miles, taking about 30h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 17min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 39min $162 - $199 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 47min $134–$252* Budget
Train ~39h 51min $201–$588* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 461 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 115 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM