Erie to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1533.6 miles 2468.1 km · straight line
1840.3 miles estimated 2961.7 km · driving distance
37h 1min estimated drive time
$177 - $218 estimated fuel cost
~3h 35min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Erie from Yellowstone?

The distance from Erie to Yellowstone is 1533.6 miles (2468.1 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located WNW of Erie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1840.3 miles, taking about 37h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 35min. Both are located in United States — Erie in Pennsylvania 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 Erie 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 Erie to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 1min $177 - $218 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~44h 25min $147–$276* Budget
Train ~48h 7min $221–$644* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Erie & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Erie
42.13°N, 80.09°W
America/New_York
199m 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 511 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 128 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients