Vail to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Vail from Yellowstone?

The distance from Vail to Yellowstone is 395.1 miles (635.8 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NNW of Vail. By car, the driving distance is approximately 474.1 miles, taking about 9h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Vail in Colorado and Yellowstone in Wyoming.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Vail 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.