Pendleton to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

409.2 miles 658.6 km · straight line
491.1 miles estimated 790.3 km · driving distance
9h 53min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Pendleton from Yellowstone?

The distance from Pendleton to Yellowstone is 409.2 miles (658.6 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located E of Pendleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 491.1 miles, taking about 9h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Pendleton in Oregon and Yellowstone in Wyoming.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Pendleton 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.

How to Get from Pendleton to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 53min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 52min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 23min $59–$172* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pendleton & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Pendleton
45.67°N, 118.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
325m 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 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients