Newton, Kansas to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Newton, Kansas from West Yellowstone?

The distance from Newton, Kansas to West Yellowstone is 845.7 miles (1361 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located NW of Newton, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1014.8 miles, taking about 20h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Newton, Kansas 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 Newton, Kansas 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.