Estes Park to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Estes Park from Yellowstone?

The distance from Estes Park to Yellowstone is 380.8 miles (612.9 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NW of Estes Park. By car, the driving distance is approximately 457 miles, taking about 9h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Estes Park in Colorado 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 Estes Park 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.