Faribault to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Faribault from Yellowstone?

The distance from Faribault to Yellowstone is 854 miles (1374.4 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located W of Faribault. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1024.8 miles, taking about 20h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Faribault in Minnesota 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 Faribault 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.