Moses Lake to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

428.2 miles 689.1 km · straight line
513.8 miles estimated 826.9 km · driving distance
10h 20min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
110° ESE bearing direction

How far is Moses Lake from West Yellowstone?

The distance from Moses Lake to West Yellowstone is 428.2 miles (689.1 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located ESE of Moses Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 513.8 miles, taking about 10h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Moses Lake in Washington 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. 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 Moses Lake 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 Moses Lake to West Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 20min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 24min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 49min $62–$180* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Moses Lake & West Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Moses Lake
47.13°N, 119.28°W
America/Los_Angeles
326m 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 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients