Dickinson, North Dakota to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

412.7 miles 664.2 km · straight line
495.2 miles estimated 797 km · driving distance
9h 58min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Dickinson, North Dakota from Yellowstone?

The distance from Dickinson, North Dakota to Yellowstone is 412.7 miles (664.2 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located WSW of Dickinson, North Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 495.2 miles, taking about 9h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Dickinson, North Dakota in North Dakota and Yellowstone in Wyoming.

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 Dickinson, North Dakota 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 Dickinson, North Dakota to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 58min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 58min $40–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 28min $59–$173* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dickinson, North Dakota & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Dickinson, North Dakota
46.88°N, 102.79°W
America/Denver
735m 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 138 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients