Las Vegas to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

269.4 miles 433.6 km · straight line
370.3 miles actual route 595.9 km · driving distance
7h 54min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Yosemite?

The distance from Las Vegas to Yosemite is 269.4 miles (433.6 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located WNW of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 370.3 miles, taking about 7h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada and Yosemite in California.

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 Las Vegas and Yosemite. 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 Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 54min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 29min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 30min $44–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Yosemite

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM