Rapid City to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Rapid City from Yellowstone?

The distance from Rapid City to Yellowstone is 364.7 miles (587 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located W of Rapid City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 437.7 miles, taking about 8h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Rapid City in South Dakota 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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Rapid City 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.