Edmonton to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

643.5 miles 1035.6 km · straight line
772.2 miles estimated 1242.7 km · driving distance
15h 32min estimated drive time
CAD 125 - CAD 154 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
167° SSE bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from Yellowstone?

The distance from Edmonton to Yellowstone is 643.5 miles (1035.6 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located SSE of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 772.2 miles, taking about 15h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Edmonton is in Alberta, Canada, while Yellowstone is in Wyoming, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Edmonton 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 Edmonton to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 32min CAD 125 - CAD 154 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 38min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 12min $93–$270* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m 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 215 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients