Grand Junction to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

385.2 miles 619.9 km · straight line
462.2 miles estimated 743.9 km · driving distance
9h 18min estimated drive time
$44 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
345° NNW bearing direction

How far is Grand Junction from Yellowstone?

The distance from Grand Junction to Yellowstone is 385.2 miles (619.9 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NNW of Grand Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 462.2 miles, taking about 9h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 18min $44 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 10min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 50min $55–$162* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Junction & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Grand Junction
39.06°N, 108.55°W
America/Denver
1400m 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 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients