Plainview, Texas to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

851.1 miles 1369.7 km · straight line
1021.3 miles estimated 1643.6 km · driving distance
20h 33min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
329° NNW bearing direction

How far is Plainview, Texas from Yellowstone?

The distance from Plainview, Texas to Yellowstone is 851.1 miles (1369.7 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NNW of Plainview, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1021.3 miles, taking about 20h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Plainview, Texas in Texas 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 Plainview, Texas 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 Plainview, Texas to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 33min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 40min $82–$153* Budget
Train ~26h 43min $123–$357* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Plainview, Texas & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Plainview, Texas
34.18°N, 101.71°W
America/Chicago
1025m 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 284 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients