Glacier Bay to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Glacier Bay from West Yellowstone?

The distance from Glacier Bay to West Yellowstone is 1419 miles (2283.7 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located ESE of Glacier Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1702.8 miles, taking about 34h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 21min. Both are located in United States — Glacier Bay in Alaska 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Glacier Bay 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.