Seattle to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

604 miles 972 km · straight line
789.3 miles actual route 1270.2 km · driving distance
14h 40min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Seattle from Yellowstone?

The distance from Seattle to Yellowstone is 604 miles (972 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located ESE of Seattle. By car, the driving distance is approximately 789.3 miles, taking about 14h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Seattle in Washington 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Seattle 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 Seattle to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 40min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 36min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~19h 4min $95–$276* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Seattle & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m 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 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM