Philadelphia to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1824.9 miles 2936.9 km · straight line
2156.4 miles actual route 3470.4 km · driving distance
39h 20min estimated drive time
$208 - $255 estimated fuel cost
~4h 10min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Philadelphia from Yellowstone?

The distance from Philadelphia to Yellowstone is 1824.9 miles (2936.9 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located WNW of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2156.4 miles, taking about 39h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 10min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 39h 20min $208 - $255 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~47h 12min $173–$323* Budget
Train ~51h 8min $259–$755* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Philadelphia & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m 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 608 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 152 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM