Manhattan to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

835.9 miles 1345.2 km · straight line
1003 miles estimated 1614.2 km · driving distance
20h 11min estimated drive time
$97 - $119 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Manhattan from West Yellowstone?

The distance from Manhattan to West Yellowstone is 835.9 miles (1345.2 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located WNW of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1003 miles, taking about 20h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan to West Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 11min $97 - $119 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 13min $80–$150* Budget
Train ~26h 14min $120–$351* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manhattan & West Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m 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 279 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients