San Antonio to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1230.3 miles 1979.9 km · straight line
1462.5 miles actual route 2353.6 km · driving distance
27h 24min estimated drive time
$141 - $173 estimated fuel cost
~2h 58min flight time
331° NNW bearing direction

How far is San Antonio from Yellowstone?

The distance from San Antonio to Yellowstone is 1230.3 miles (1979.9 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NNW of San Antonio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1462.5 miles, taking about 27h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Both are located in United States — San Antonio 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 San Antonio 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.

How to Get from San Antonio to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 24min $141 - $173 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 53min $117–$219* Budget
Train ~35h 37min $176–$512* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Antonio & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m 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 410 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 103 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM