Los Angeles to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Los Angeles from Yellowstone?
The distance from Los Angeles to Yellowstone is 824.8 miles (1327.4 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NNE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1056.6 miles, taking about 18h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Yellowstone
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 275 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
- You could travel this distance about 30.2 times to circle the Earth's equator