North Platte to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is North Platte from Yellowstone?

The distance from North Platte to Yellowstone is 547.5 miles (881.1 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located WNW of North Platte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 657 miles, taking about 13h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — North Platte in Nebraska 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for North Platte and Yellowstone. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.