Oklahoma City to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

926.7 miles 1491.4 km · straight line
1201.3 miles actual route 1933.3 km · driving distance
22h 7min estimated drive time
$116 - $142 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
316° NW bearing direction

How far is Oklahoma City from Yellowstone?

The distance from Oklahoma City to Yellowstone is 926.7 miles (1491.4 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NW of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1201.3 miles, taking about 22h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 7min $116 - $142 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 32min $96–$180* Budget
Train ~28h 45min $144–$420* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oklahoma City & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m elevation
Yellowstone
44.43°N, 110.59°W
America/Denver
2357m elevation
Explore more routes from Yellowstone

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 309 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM