Houston to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1310.9 miles 2109.7 km · straight line
1547.2 miles actual route 2490 km · driving distance
29h 19min estimated drive time
$149 - $183 estimated fuel cost
~3h 8min flight time
325° NW bearing direction

How far is Houston from Yellowstone?

The distance from Houston to Yellowstone is 1310.9 miles (2109.7 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NW of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1547.2 miles, taking about 29h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 8min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 Houston and Yellowstone. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Houston to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 19min $149 - $183 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 11min $124–$232* Budget
Train ~38h 7min $186–$542* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 437 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 109 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM