Yosemite to Yellowstone: ~559 Miles Driving Distance

The driving distance between Yosemite National Park (CA) and Yellowstone National Park (WY/MT/ID) is approximately 559 miles (900 km).

• Typical route: CA-99 N → I-80 E → I-84 E → I-15 N (or variations via US-395/I-80).
• Drive time: 9–11 hours depending on entry/exit points, traffic, season.
• Seasonal note: Tioga Pass (CA-120 through Yosemite high country) closes Nov–May; use CA-41/South Entrance → CA-99 in winter.

Both parks are crown jewels of the U.S. system—this drive connects Sierra Nevada grandeur to Rocky Mountain volcanic wonder.