Kirksville to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Kirksville from Yellowstone?

The distance from Kirksville to Yellowstone is 963 miles (1549.8 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located WNW of Kirksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1155.6 miles, taking about 23h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 26min. Both are located in United States — Kirksville in Missouri 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 Kirksville 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.