Omaha to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

772.8 miles 1243.7 km · straight line
949.6 miles actual route 1528.3 km · driving distance
17h 39min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Yellowstone?

The distance from Omaha to Yellowstone is 772.8 miles (1243.7 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located WNW of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 949.6 miles, taking about 17h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Omaha 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. 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 Omaha 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 Omaha to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 39min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 11min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~22h 57min $114–$332* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Omaha & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m 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 258 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM