If you only have one day in Yellowstone National Park, what should you do?
Yellowstone is massive, the second largest national park in the country outside of Alaska, with five entrances, dozens of geyser basins and canyons, and valleys full of wildlife. There’s no way to see it all in a single day.
Most one-day Yellowstone itineraries out there give you a single route and assume everyone is starting from the same place. We don’t make that assumption.
Some visitors are coming up from Jackson and Grand Teton, others are driving in from Cody on the east side, others are arriving from Bozeman through West Yellowstone, and others are entering from the the northeast entrance. Where you’re coming from, and where you’re headed next, changes what the most efficient route through the park actually looks like, so instead of one itinerary, we give you six, organized by entrance and exit point.
We’ve done Yellowstone in a single day ourselves twice recently, on top of years of longer visits, and used all of that firsthand experience to build, and keep refining, the itineraries below. In fact, we just added a 7th itinerary, modeled after our most recent visit to the park.
One Day in Yellowstone: The Essentials
ITINERARIES | 7, organized by entrance and exit point
BEST MONTHS | June to October (many roads close in winter)
MUST-SEE HIGHLIGHTS | Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, wildlife in Hayden or Lamar Valley
RECOMMENDED START TIME | No later than 7 am
TIMED ENTRY RESERVATION | Not required — you can enter with a valid park pass anytime
August 2026 Update: We added a seventh itinerary covering the Northeast Entrance (via Beartooth Highway) to the East Entrance at Cody, based on a recent drive we did ourselves. We also added a short FAQ section and a few extra planning tips drawn from lessons learned on our most recent one-day visits to the park.
One Day in Yellowstone
Here are seven sample itineraries for how to spend one day in Yellowstone, covering routes through and between all five of the park’s entrances. Pick the one that most closely fits your planned route through the park. If you have any questions about these itineraries, or if you don’t see your option listed, let us know in the comment section below.
Many of these also work in reverse. If you’re driving the opposite direction from what’s listed, the same stops and info apply, just flip the order to match your route.
Since you only have one day in Yellowstone, it will be a long, busy day. I recommend that you start as early as possible, not only to give yourself as much time as possible, but to also see one or two sights with low crowds. We typically hit the road no later than 7 am. On our longest route below (Beartooth Highway to Cody), we left at sunrise to fit everything in.
These itineraries are for June through October. From early November through late May, many of the park roads will be closed due to snowfall. It’s still possible to visit the park in the winter, but you will get around by snowmobile or snow coach, which, of course, will be a much different experience than the summer months.
One Day in Yellowstone: Road Trip Itineraries
Grand Teton National Park to Mammoth Hot Springs & Gardiner
Mammoth/Gardiner to Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park to the Northeast Entrance
West Yellowstone to Grand Teton National Park
East Entrance (Cody) to Grand Teton National Park
East Entrance (Cody) to Mammoth Hot Springs & Gardiner
Northeast Entrance to East Entrance
#1 Grand Teton National Park to Mammoth and Gardiner
START | Grand Teton National Park or Jackson, Wyoming
END | Gardiner, Montana or Mammoth Hot Springs
BEST FOR | A south-to-north crossing for travelers road-tripping from Grand Teton toward Bozeman, Montana, or Glacier National Park
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Grand Teton National Park sits just south of Yellowstone. Combining these two national parks on a road trip through the USA is a brilliant idea. In fact, it’s exactly what we did on our first two trips to this part of the USA, starting in Grand Teton, then Yellowstone, and ending at Glacier National Park.
From Grand Teton National Park and Jackson, Wyoming, you will drive north on the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Highway to Yellowstone. The south entrance of Yellowstone is located north of Jackson Lake. To get to this entrance from Jackson, it is a 60 mile drive and takes one hour and fifteen minutes.
Optional: West Thumb Geyser Basin
This is the first sight you will see once you enter Yellowstone. If you got an early start and are doing good on time, you could consider getting out here to stretch your legs. At this small geyser basin you can see brilliant blue hot springs and wonderful views of Yellowstone Lake. A visit here is quick, taking most people 30 to 45 minutes. However, there is a lot to do today, so you could skip this and go directly to Old Faithful.
Old Faithful and the Upper Geyser Basin
Old Faithful is the world’s most famous geyser. It erupts on a very reliable schedule, erupting roughly every hour and a half, give or take ten minutes. Get the next predicted eruption time here.
To watch the eruption, you can either grab a seat on the very crowded boardwalk or hike up to Observation Point for a bird’s eye view (1 mile round trip).
The view from Observation Point
While you are here, you can also explore the Upper Geyser Basin, which is one of the best places in the park to see hot springs, more geysers, and brilliantly colored thermal pools.
A visit to Old Faithful and the Upper Geyser Basin usually lasts about two hours, with time to watch the eruption and walk the boardwalk trails.
How to Visit Old Faithful in Yellowstone: Best Views, Timing & Tips
Important things to know before your visit to Old Faithful.Grand Prismatic Spring
From Old Faithful, it’s just a short drive to the Grand Prismatic Spring.
There are two ways to see the Grand Prismatic Spring and I recommend doing both of them. That also means that you will have to park in two separate parking lots.
As you drive here from Old Faithful, you will first arrive at the parking lot for the Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook. Park at the large, gravel parking lot for Fairy Falls (RV’s, buses, and trailers are not allowed in this parking lot). From here, it is a 1.6 mile round trip hike to the overlook and it’s worth it! Here is the view.
To walk the boardwalk trails and get up close to the Grand Prismatic Spring (called the Midway Geyser Basin), hop back in your car and drive a mile and a half up the road to the Grand Prismatic Spring parking lot. This lot is tiny for the number of visitors this place gets so most likely you will have to park along the road. Walk the 0.8 mile boardwalk trail past Grand Prismatic Spring and several other hot springs.
How to Visit Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook (+ Fairy Falls)
How to get to the Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook and add on the hike to Fairy Falls.Hayden Valley
To get to Hayden Valley, you will have to do some backtracking. Drive past Old Faithful and the West Thumb Geyser Basin to Hayden Valley.
Hayden Valley is one of the best places in Yellowstone to see bison. If you are lucky, there will be a large herd on the roadside so you can get up close with these animals.
Traffic jams in Hayden Valley are common. The bison tend to stop smack in the middle of the road, blocking traffic in both directions.
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
For thousands of years the Yellowstone River has been carving out this canyon. You can visit both rims of the canyon, either driving or hiking to the overlooks. If you have the time, it’s worth it to see both sides of the canyon.
On the North Rim, our favorite experiences were hiking down the the Brink of the Lower Falls, hiking to Red Rock Point, and taking in the view from Lookout Point.
Brink of the Lower Falls
Lookout Point
On the South Rim, visit Artist Point. Artist Point is the iconic view of the waterfall and one of the most popular sights in Yellowstone.
If you visit both rims of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, a visit here can take between 3 and 4 hours, depending on traffic and how much you choose to do.
Exactly How to Visit the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Everything you need to know to plan your visit to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.Optional: Mammoth Hot Springs
From Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, drive north towards Gardiner. You can either drive past Norris Geyser Basin and up Route 89 (this route is shorter and faster) or drive up Grand Loop Road, over Dunraven Pass, to Tower and then to Mammoth (this route is longer but more scenic).
If you still have time and energy left, you can visit Mammoth Hot Springs. It takes an hour to walk all the trails here, but with 15 minutes, you can park and see the Liberty Cap and a few of the terraces.
End your day in Mammoth, West Yellowstone, or Gardiner, Montana.
#2 Mammoth Hot Springs to Grand Teton National Park
START | Mammoth Hot Springs or Gardiner, Montana
END | Grand Teton National Park or Jackson, Wyoming
BEST FOR | A north-to-south crossing for travelers arriving from Bozeman or Montana and heading to Grand Teton or Jackson next
This is the same itinerary as above, only you will do the drive in the opposite direction.
Visit Mammoth Hot Springs and then drive to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. The best way to get here is to take Grand Loop Road east from Mammoth, take the detour on Blacktail Plateau Drive, and then drive over the beautiful Dunraven Pass to get to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Alternatively, you can drive Highway 89 south to Norris Canyon Road to get to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
Midday, visit Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, keep your fingers crossed that you’ll see bison in Hayden Valley, and you have the option to visit West Thumb Geyser Basin. Visit Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring before driving south to Grand Teton National Park.
For details on each stop, how long to spend, which trails and boardwalks to walk, see the full breakdown in our first itinerary above.
#3 Grand Teton National Park to the Northeast Entrance
START | Grand Teton National Park or Jackson, Wyoming
END | Northeast Entrance of Yellowstone
BEST FOR | Travelers continuing on to the Beartooth Highway toward Red Lodge, Montana, after starting from Jackson or Grand Teton
From Grand Teton National Park and Jackson, Wyoming, you will drive north on the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Highway to Yellowstone. The south entrance of Yellowstone is located north of Jackson Lake. To get to this entrance from Jackson, it is a 60 mile drive and takes one hour and fifteen minutes.
You have the option to visit the West Thumb Geyser Basin once you enter Yellowstone National Park.
Watch the eruption at Old Faithful, walk the boardwalk trails around the Upper Geyser Basin, and then visit both the Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook and the boardwalk trails of the Midway Geyser Basin.
From here drive north towards the Norris Geyser Basin (but don’t stop here because time is limited) and continue east to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Visit both the north and south rims if you have time.
From the Grand Canyon, drive north on Grand Loop Road. This takes you over the Dunraven Pass and past Tower Fall. Then, take Highway 212 east into Lamar Valley.
Lamar Valley is the best place in Yellowstone to see wildlife. Elk, bison, deer, bear, coyotes, and wolves can all make appearances here. Late afternoon and early evening are one of the best times for wildlife spottings, so your timing should be perfect.
Exit the park at the northeast entrance.
Just beyond the northeast entrance is one of the most scenic drives in the USA. From Cooke City to Red Lodge, Montana, Beartooth Highway climbs up and over the mountains. Along the drive, you will have jaw-dropping views of multiple national forests and the Beartooth Mountains. This drive takes about 3 hours and can be done from June through early October.
Beartooth Highway
#4 West Yellowstone to Grand Teton National Park
START | West Yellowstone
END | Grand Teton National Park or Jackson, Wyoming
BEST FOR | Travelers who spent the night in West Yellowstone and are heading south to Jackson or Grand Teton next
West Yellowstone is located in Montana, just outside of the park. This is a great place to stay, with lots of hotel options and restaurants to choose from. We spent one night here at the Kelly Inn.
From West Yellowstone, drive directly to Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. This is a great place to visit in the morning, since the roads and parking lots will still be relatively empty. It will be easy to drive from overlook to overlook on the North Rim this time of day. Visit the North Rim first and end on the South Rim. We cover exactly how to do this in our Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone guide.
Drive through Hayden Valley, see Old Faithful and walk through the Upper Geyser Basin, and then visit the Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook and the boardwalk trails at Midway Geyser Basin.
End your day in Grand Teton National Park or Jackson, Wyoming.
#5 East Entrance to Grand Teton National Park
START | East Entrance (Cody, Wyoming)
END | Grand Teton National Park or Jackson, Wyoming
BEST FOR | Travelers arriving from Cody, often after Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower, or the Black Hills, and heading to Jackson or Grand Teton next
The closest town to the east entrance is Cody, Wyoming. To get into Yellowstone, it is a 53 mile drive through a rugged, mountainous landscape. It takes an hour to drive to the east entrance from Cody, but what a beautiful drive! This stretch of road is called Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway and it creates a spectacular entrance into Yellowstone National Park.
Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway
Once inside the park, drive north through Hayden Valley, visit the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Midway Geyser Basin, the Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook, and then Old Faithful. Before exiting the park, you also have the option to add on the West Thumb Geyser Basin.
Yellowstone Lake
If your visit to Yellowstone is part of a road trip with Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower, and/or the Black Hills of South Dakota, there are several different driving routes to choose from. Both Bighorn Scenic Byway and Cloud Peak Skyway cut across the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming and are very scenic routes that connect Yellowstone with South Dakota. We also have a detailed 10-day itinerary that starts in Grand Teton National Park and ends in South Dakota. Along the way, visit Yellowstone, Devils Tower, Mount Rushmore, and Badlands National Park.
#6 East Entrance to Mammoth/Gardiner
START | East Entrance (Cody, Wyoming)
END | Mammoth/Gardiner
BEST FOR | Travelers ending their trip in Mammoth or Gardiner, or continuing on to Bozeman
From Cody, drive the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway to the east entrance.
Once inside the park, drive right to Hayden Valley. Continue north to Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, spending time on both the North and South rims.
Then, drive counter-clockwise on Grand Loop Road to get to Old Faithful. See Old Faithful and walk the boardwalk trail at Upper Geyser Basin. Photograph Grand Prismatic Spring from the overlook, visit Midway Geyser Basin, and then drive to Mammoth or Gardiner.
Old Faithful
#7 Northeast Entrance to East Entrance (Cody, Wyoming)
START | Red Lodge, Montana (via Beartooth Highway)
END | East Entrance / Cody, Wyoming
BEST FOR | Travelers connecting Yellowstone with Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower, the Black Hills, or a bigger road trip through South Dakota and Montana
From Red Lodge, Montana, drive the Beartooth Highway into the park. This is one of the most scenic drives in the country, climbing to nearly 11,000 feet with sweeping views of alpine lakes and the Beartooth Mountains before dropping down into Yellowstone’s northeast entrance near Cooke City. Because it’s such a slow, spectacular drive, budget close to 3 hours from Red Lodge to the entrance.
This is a long day, so get an early start. We left Red Lodge at sunrise to make sure we’d have enough daylight for everything else on this route.
Once inside the park, drive through Lamar Valley, one of the best places in Yellowstone to see wildlife: elk, bison, and if you’re lucky, bear or wolves.
Continue on to Mammoth Hot Springs, then Norris Geyser Basin, before heading to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. With a packed day like this one, you likely won’t have time for both rims. On our trip, we focused on few highlights. If you have any extra time, our full guide covers everything else the canyon has to offer.
Norris Geyser Basin
Exit the park at the East entrance, driving the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway to Cody, Wyoming.
A note on this route: it skips Yellowstone’s geyser basins entirely: no Old Faithful, no Grand Prismatic Spring. That makes it a good fit if you’ve seen those highlights on a previous trip, or if you’re prioritizing wildlife, the canyon, and the Beartooth drive over geothermal features on this particular visit. We did this route in early October, when crowds were low enough to keep the pace manageable despite the sunrise start and full day of driving. It also helped that it was our third visit to the park in three years, so we already knew where we wanted to stop.
If your Yellowstone stop is part of a longer trip toward South Dakota, our Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower, and Yellowstone itinerary and our guide to driving between Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone cover the rest of that route.
More One Day Itinerary Ideas
The seven itineraries above are point-to-point routes for travelers passing through Yellowstone as part of a bigger road trip. But not everyone visits that way, and we didn’t cover every possible route through the park. Here are a few more ways to plan your one day in Yellowstone.
Staying in One Place? Turn Any Itinerary into a Round Trip
If you’re staying in West Yellowstone, Gardiner, Cody, or Jackson for your whole trip rather than driving through, you can turn any of the itineraries above into a there-and-back loop. Follow the same route in, but plan to retrace your steps back to your hotel at the end of the day instead of continuing on to a different exit. Just budget extra driving time — you’ll be covering the same ground twice — so you may need to be more selective about which stops make the cut.
Our Yellowstone Day Trip from Grand Teton below is a detailed example of exactly this: a full round-trip day for those staying in Jackson rather than road-tripping through.
Yellowstone Day Trip from Grand Teton
Visiting Yellowstone on a day trip from Grand Teton National Park works very well. We have a detailed day trip itinerary from Jackson, Wyoming, the perfect way to spend one day in Yellowstone if you will be visiting Grand Teton National Park.
The Perfect Yellowstone Day Trip from Grand Teton & Jackson Hole
How to plan the perfect day trip to Yellowstone from Grand Teton National Park and Jackson, Wyoming.Taking a Tour of Yellowstone
If you prefer to visit Yellowstone with an experienced guide, or want to avoid the hassle of driving and parking, here are several highly rated day trip tours to consider. This is also a smart option if you only have one day and don’t want to spend any of it figuring out logistics
Tours of Yellowstone
With More Time in Yellowstone
If you have more than one day in Yellowstone, don’t miss our article Yellowstone Itinerary: Best Way to Spend 1 to 5 days in Yellowstone.
Tips to Have the Best Experience
Get an early start. This will give you more time for sightseeing and let you visit at least one sight with low crowds.
In July and August, be prepared for large crowds, traffic jams, and difficulty finding a parking space at most sights.
Consider visiting Yellowstone in May or at the end of September into October if you want to have lower crowds and a more pleasant experience. Just check road conditions before you go, because some roads could be closed due to snowfall.
Check road status before you go, especially if your route includes a mountain pass. Beartooth Highway (used on the Northeast Entrance routes) and Dunraven Pass typically close for winter and can shut down without much notice at the shoulder seasons. If you’re relying on one of these roads to complete your itinerary, check the NPS road status page the morning of your visit.
Build slack into your schedule for wildlife jams. Bison and elk regularly stop traffic in Hayden and Lamar Valleys, sometimes for 20 minutes or more. With only one day to cover a lot of ground, plan for this rather than being surprised by it.
Fill up on gas before you enter the park, and top off again when you can. Gas stations inside Yellowstone and near the more remote entrances, like the Northeast entrance, are few and far between. Don’t let your tank get low on one of the longer routes.
Download an offline map before you lose cell service. Coverage is spotty to nonexistent through most of the park. A wrong turn costs you time you don’t have to spare on a one-day itinerary.
Visit the Grand Prismatic Spring midday or early afternoon. Yes, this is the most crowded time to be here but it’s also the best time to see the spring. Midday, the mist has burned off and the colors are vibrant, especially on a sunny day. Early in the morning, the spring is covered with mist and it can be a disappointing experience.
Take a look at our things to do in Yellowstone article for more ideas of things to do. There is a lot more information about each sight in this article, plus, you might see something else on this list that really interests you.
FAQ’s about One Day in Yellowstone
Can you do Yellowstone in one day?
Yes, if you’re realistic about it. You won’t see everything in a park this size, but with an early start and an efficient route, one day is enough time to hit several major highlights, such as Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and wildlife-watching in Hayden or Lamar Valley. The route that works best depends on where you’re entering the park and where you’re headed next, which is what the itineraries above are built around.
What do you do in Yellowstone if you only have one day?
Most one-day visitors prioritize four things: Old Faithful and the Upper Geyser Basin, Grand Prismatic Spring, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and a wildlife drive through Hayden Valley or Lamar Valley. Which of these you can realistically fit in, and in what order, depends on your entrance and exit points. Pick the itinerary above that matches your route for a stop-by-stop plan.
Which Yellowstone entrance should I use for a one-day visit?
It depends on your route. The South Entrance is the most direct choice if you’re coming from Grand Teton or Jackson, the West Entrance from Bozeman or Idaho, the East Entrance from Cody, and the Northeast Entrance from Red Lodge and the Beartooth Highway. Since you’ll also need to exit somewhere, the best entrance for you really depends on both ends of your trip, see the itineraries above for the route that matches yours.
Plan Your Trip to Yellowstone
- Staying longer than a day? → Our Yellowstone Itinerary covers longer stays, with a day-by-day breakdown and hotel recommendations for each night.
- Want the full list of things to see? → Our Best Things to Do in Yellowstone guide covers every major sight in the park, not just what fits into one day.
- Need a place to stay? → Our Where to Stay in Yellowstone guide covers the best towns and hotels near each entrance, matched to your route.
- Combining Yellowstone with Grand Teton? → Our Grand Teton Itinerary covers how to plan your time in the neighboring park.
- Driving in from Red Lodge? → Our Beartooth Highway guide covers exactly what to expect on this scenic drive before you reach the Northeast Entrance.
- Continuing on to South Dakota? → Our Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower, and Yellowstone itinerary covers the full route if Yellowstone is part of a bigger road trip.
- Want the big-picture overview first? → Our Yellowstone National Park Travel Guide covers everything you need to plan your whole trip, not just one day.
If you are planning to spend one day in Yellowstone and have any questions, let us know in the comment section below.
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