Junction City to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

829.7 miles 1335.3 km · straight line
995.7 miles estimated 1602.4 km · driving distance
20h 2min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 10min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is Junction City from West Yellowstone?

The distance from Junction City to West Yellowstone is 829.7 miles (1335.3 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located WNW of Junction City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 995.7 miles, taking about 20h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 10min. Both are located in United States — Junction City in Kansas 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. 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 Junction City 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 Junction City to West Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 2min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 2min $80–$149* Budget
Train ~26h 3min $119–$348* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Junction City & West Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Junction City
39.03°N, 96.83°W
America/Chicago
337m 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 277 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients