Memphis to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1259.7 miles 2027.3 km · straight line
1618.3 miles actual route 2604.4 km · driving distance
29h 13min estimated drive time
$156 - $192 estimated fuel cost
~3h 2min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Yellowstone?

The distance from Memphis to Yellowstone is 1259.7 miles (2027.3 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NW of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1618.3 miles, taking about 29h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 2min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee 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 Memphis 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 Memphis to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 13min $156 - $192 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 4min $129–$243* Budget
Train ~37h 59min $194–$566* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 420 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM