Ramsey, Minnesota to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

840 miles 1351.8 km · straight line
1008 miles estimated 1622.2 km · driving distance
20h 17min estimated drive time
$97 - $119 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Ramsey, Minnesota from Yellowstone?

The distance from Ramsey, Minnesota to Yellowstone is 840 miles (1351.8 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located W of Ramsey, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1008 miles, taking about 20h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Ramsey, Minnesota in Minnesota 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 Ramsey, Minnesota 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 Ramsey, Minnesota to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 17min $97 - $119 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 20min $81–$151* Budget
Train ~26h 22min $121–$353* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ramsey, Minnesota & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Ramsey, Minnesota
45.26°N, 93.45°W
America/Chicago
267m 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 280 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients