North Cascades to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

559.5 miles 900.5 km · straight line
671.5 miles estimated 1080.6 km · driving distance
13h 30min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
117° ESE bearing direction

How far is North Cascades from West Yellowstone?

The distance from North Cascades to West Yellowstone is 559.5 miles (900.5 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located ESE of North Cascades. By car, the driving distance is approximately 671.5 miles, taking about 13h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — North Cascades in Washington 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 North Cascades 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 North Cascades to West Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 30min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 12min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~17h 33min $81–$235* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between North Cascades & West Yellowstone

Quick Facts

North Cascades
48.77°N, 121.30°W
America/Los_Angeles
2804m 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 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients