Las Vegas to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

618.7 miles 995.7 km · straight line
787.8 miles actual route 1267.8 km · driving distance
14h 3min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
21° NNE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Yellowstone?

The distance from Las Vegas to Yellowstone is 618.7 miles (995.7 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NNE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 787.8 miles, taking about 14h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 3min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 52min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~18h 16min $95–$276* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 206 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM