Farmington, New Mexico to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

568.6 miles 915 km · straight line
682.3 miles estimated 1098 km · driving distance
13h 44min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
346° NNW bearing direction

How far is Farmington, New Mexico from West Yellowstone?

The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to West Yellowstone is 568.6 miles (915 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located NNW of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 682.3 miles, taking about 13h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico and West Yellowstone in Montana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Farmington, New Mexico and West 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 Farmington, New Mexico to West Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 44min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 29min $55–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 51min $82–$239* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, New Mexico & West Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m elevation
West Yellowstone
44.66°N, 111.10°W
America/Denver
2028m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients