Bozeman to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

89.1 miles 143.4 km · straight line
111.4 miles estimated 179.3 km · driving distance
2h 14min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
165° SSE bearing direction

How far is Bozeman from Yellowstone?

The distance from Bozeman to Yellowstone is 89.1 miles (143.4 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located SSE of Bozeman. By car, the driving distance is approximately 111.4 miles, taking about 2h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Bozeman in Montana and Yellowstone in Wyoming.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bozeman 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.

How to Get from Bozeman to Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 14min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 41min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 7min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bozeman & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Bozeman
45.68°N, 111.04°W
America/Denver
1461m 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 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 279.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients