Louisville to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Louisville from Yellowstone?

The distance from Louisville to Yellowstone is 1350.7 miles (2173.7 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located WNW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1600.9 miles, taking about 29h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 13min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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 Louisville 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.