Hastings, Nebraska to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

674.9 miles 1086.1 km · straight line
809.8 miles estimated 1303.3 km · driving distance
16h 17min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Hastings, Nebraska from Yellowstone?

The distance from Hastings, Nebraska to Yellowstone is 674.9 miles (1086.1 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located WNW of Hastings, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 809.8 miles, taking about 16h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Hastings, Nebraska in Nebraska 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 Hastings, Nebraska 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 Hastings, Nebraska to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 17min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 32min $65–$121* Budget
Train ~21h 10min $97–$283* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hastings, Nebraska & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Hastings, Nebraska
40.59°N, 98.39°W
America/Chicago
587m 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 225 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients