Hermiston to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

406.2 miles 653.7 km · straight line
487.4 miles estimated 784.4 km · driving distance
9h 48min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
99° E bearing direction

How far is Hermiston from West Yellowstone?

The distance from Hermiston to West Yellowstone is 406.2 miles (653.7 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located E of Hermiston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 487.4 miles, taking about 9h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Hermiston in Oregon 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hermiston 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 Hermiston to West Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 48min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 46min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~9h 19min $58–$171* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hermiston & West Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Hermiston
45.84°N, 119.29°W
America/Los_Angeles
140m 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 135 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients