St. Paul to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

858.6 miles 1381.8 km · straight line
1030.4 miles estimated 1658.2 km · driving distance
20h 44min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
274° W bearing direction

How far is St. Paul from Yellowstone?

The distance from St. Paul to Yellowstone is 858.6 miles (1381.8 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located W of St. Paul. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1030.4 miles, taking about 20h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — St. Paul in Minnesota 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 St. Paul 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 St. Paul to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 44min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 53min $82–$155* Budget
Train ~26h 57min $124–$361* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between St. Paul & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

St. Paul
44.95°N, 93.09°W
America/Chicago
259m 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 286 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients