Long Beach, California to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

840.8 miles 1353.2 km · straight line
1070.3 miles actual route 1722.5 km · driving distance
19h 16min estimated drive time
$103 - $127 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
27° NNE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Yellowstone?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Yellowstone is 840.8 miles (1353.2 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NNE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1070.3 miles, taking about 19h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California 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. 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 Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 16min $103 - $127 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 7min $86–$161* Budget
Train ~25h 3min $128–$375* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 280 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM