El Paso to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

902.8 miles 1452.9 km · straight line
1168.2 miles actual route 1880 km · driving distance
23h 4min estimated drive time
$112 - $138 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
347° NNW bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Yellowstone?

The distance from El Paso to Yellowstone is 902.8 miles (1452.9 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NNW of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1168.2 miles, taking about 23h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas 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 El Paso 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 El Paso to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 4min $112 - $138 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 41min $93–$175* Budget
Train ~29h 59min $140–$409* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 301 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM