Reno to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

569.7 miles 916.8 km · straight line
683.6 miles estimated 1100.2 km · driving distance
13h 45min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Reno from West Yellowstone?

The distance from Reno to West Yellowstone is 569.7 miles (916.8 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located NE of Reno. By car, the driving distance is approximately 683.6 miles, taking about 13h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Reno in Nevada 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 Reno 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 Reno to West Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 45min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 30min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~17h 53min $82–$239* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Reno & West Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Reno
39.53°N, 119.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
1373m 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 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients