New York to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1863.3 miles 2998.7 km · straight line
2187.4 miles actual route 3520.3 km · driving distance
40h 14min estimated drive time
$211 - $259 estimated fuel cost
~4h 15min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is New York from Yellowstone?

The distance from New York to Yellowstone is 1863.3 miles (2998.7 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located WNW of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2187.4 miles, taking about 40h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 15min. Both are located in United States — New York in New York 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 New York 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 New York to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 40h 14min $211 - $259 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~48h 17min $175–$328* Budget
Train ~52h 18min $262–$766* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New York & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m 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 621 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 155 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM