Laramie to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

362.1 miles 582.8 km · straight line
434.6 miles estimated 699.4 km · driving distance
8h 45min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
312° NW bearing direction

How far is Laramie from West Yellowstone?

The distance from Laramie to West Yellowstone is 362.1 miles (582.8 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located NW of Laramie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 434.6 miles, taking about 8h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Laramie in Wyoming 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 Laramie 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 Laramie to West Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 45min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 30min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 19min $52–$152* Comfort

Quick Facts

Laramie
41.31°N, 105.59°W
America/Denver
2184m 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 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients