Richland to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

411.7 miles 662.6 km · straight line
494.1 miles estimated 795.1 km · driving distance
9h 56min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
103° ESE bearing direction

How far is Richland from West Yellowstone?

The distance from Richland to West Yellowstone is 411.7 miles (662.6 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located ESE of Richland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 494.1 miles, taking about 9h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Richland 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 Richland 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 Richland to West Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 56min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 55min $40–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 26min $59–$173* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Richland & West Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Richland
46.29°N, 119.28°W
America/Los_Angeles
117m 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 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients