Santa Fe to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Santa Fe from Yellowstone?
The distance from Santa Fe to Yellowstone is 651.8 miles (1049 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NNW of Santa Fe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 782.2 miles, taking about 15h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Santa Fe in New Mexico 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe to Yellowstone
Suggested Stops Between Santa Fe & Yellowstone
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 217 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
- You could travel this distance about 38.2 times to circle the Earth's equator