Pittsburgh to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1574.7 miles 2534.2 km · straight line
1889.6 miles estimated 3041 km · driving distance
38h 1min estimated drive time
$182 - $224 estimated fuel cost
~3h 40min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Pittsburgh from Yellowstone?

The distance from Pittsburgh to Yellowstone is 1574.7 miles (2534.2 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located WNW of Pittsburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1889.6 miles, taking about 38h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 40min. Both are located in United States — Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 38h 1min $182 - $224 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~45h 37min $151–$283* Budget
Train ~49h 25min $227–$661* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pittsburgh & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m 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 525 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 131 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients