Sacramento to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Sacramento from Yellowstone?

The distance from Sacramento to Yellowstone is 693 miles (1115.3 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NE of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 899.9 miles, taking about 16h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Sacramento in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Sacramento 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.