Grand Junction to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

408.4 miles 657.3 km · straight line
490.1 miles estimated 788.8 km · driving distance
9h 52min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
342° NNW bearing direction

How far is Grand Junction from West Yellowstone?

The distance from Grand Junction to West Yellowstone is 408.4 miles (657.3 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located NNW of Grand Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 490.1 miles, taking about 9h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Grand Junction in Colorado and West Yellowstone in Montana.

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 Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction to West Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 52min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 50min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 22min $59–$172* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Junction & West Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Grand Junction
39.06°N, 108.55°W
America/Denver
1400m 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 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients