Kansas City to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Kansas City from West Yellowstone?
The distance from Kansas City to West Yellowstone is 930.7 miles (1497.8 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located WNW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1136.8 miles, taking about 21h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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 Kansas City and West Yellowstone. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Kansas City to West Yellowstone
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 310 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
- You could travel this distance about 26.8 times to circle the Earth's equator