Nashville to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1371.9 miles 2207.8 km · straight line
1648.4 miles actual route 2652.8 km · driving distance
30h 37min estimated drive time
$159 - $195 estimated fuel cost
~3h 16min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Nashville from Yellowstone?

The distance from Nashville to Yellowstone is 1371.9 miles (2207.8 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located WNW of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1648.4 miles, taking about 30h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 16min. Both are located in United States — Nashville 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 37min $159 - $195 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 44min $132–$247* Budget
Train ~39h 48min $198–$577* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 457 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 114 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM