Fort Collins to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

385.9 miles 621.1 km · straight line
463.1 miles estimated 745.3 km · driving distance
9h 19min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
315° NW bearing direction

How far is Fort Collins from Yellowstone?

The distance from Fort Collins to Yellowstone is 385.9 miles (621.1 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NW of Fort Collins. By car, the driving distance is approximately 463.1 miles, taking about 9h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 19min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 11min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 51min $56–$162* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Collins & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Fort Collins
40.59°N, 105.08°W
America/Denver
1525m 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 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients