Tucson to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

843.6 miles 1357.6 km · straight line
1142.1 miles actual route 1838 km · driving distance
21h 17min estimated drive time
$110 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Tucson from Yellowstone?

The distance from Tucson to Yellowstone is 843.6 miles (1357.6 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located N of Tucson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1142.1 miles, taking about 21h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Tucson in Arizona 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Tucson 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 Tucson to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 17min $110 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 32min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~27h 40min $137–$400* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Tucson & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m 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 281 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM