Lincoln, California to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

658.4 miles 1059.6 km · straight line
790.1 miles estimated 1271.5 km · driving distance
15h 54min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Lincoln, California from West Yellowstone?

The distance from Lincoln, California to West Yellowstone is 658.4 miles (1059.6 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located NE of Lincoln, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 790.1 miles, taking about 15h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Lincoln, California in California 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. 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 Lincoln, California 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 Lincoln, California to West Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 54min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 5min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 40min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lincoln, California & West Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Lincoln, California
38.89°N, 121.29°W
America/Los_Angeles
51m 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 219 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients