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Best Stops on the Drive from
Salt Lake City, UT to Yellowstone National Park, WY

Drive north through the heart of the Rocky Mountains. This route offers incredible wildlife viewing, geothermal hot springs, and stunning alpine scenery.

Distance
320 miles
Drive Time
5 hours
Best Time
June to September

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Must-See Stops Along the Way

These are our hand-picked recommendations to break up the drive.

2 hours

Antelope Island State Park

Located in the Great Salt Lake, this island is home to free-roaming bison, antelope, and incredible reflective views of the water.

2 hours

Lava Hot Springs

Take a break from driving and soak in these world-famous natural geothermal hot springs ranging from 102° to 112° Fahrenheit.

1 hour

Idaho Falls River Walk

Stretch your legs on this beautiful 5-mile paved trail that circles the Snake River and its massive man-made waterfall.

3-4 hours

Grand Teton National Park

Why see one park when you can see two? Drive through the jaw-dropping jagged peaks of the Tetons right before entering Yellowstone's south gate.

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