Flagstaff to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Flagstaff from Yellowstone?

The distance from Flagstaff to Yellowstone is 640.2 miles (1030.3 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located N of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 768.3 miles, taking about 15h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Flagstaff 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.