Butte to Yakima: Road Trip Guide & Distance

382.6 miles 615.7 km · straight line
459.1 miles estimated 738.8 km · driving distance
9h 14min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Butte from Yakima?

The distance from Butte to Yakima is 382.6 miles (615.7 km) as the crow flies. Yakima is located W of Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 459.1 miles, taking about 9h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Butte in Montana and Yakima in Washington.

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 Butte and Yakima. 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 Butte to Yakima

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 14min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 5min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 46min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Butte & Yakima

Quick Facts

Butte
46.00°N, 112.53°W
America/Denver
1688m elevation
Yakima
46.60°N, 120.51°W
America/Los_Angeles
326m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients