Roswell, New Mexico to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

854.1 miles 1374.6 km · straight line
1025 miles estimated 1649.5 km · driving distance
20h 37min estimated drive time
$99 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 13min flight time
338° NNW bearing direction

How far is Roswell, New Mexico from West Yellowstone?

The distance from Roswell, New Mexico to West Yellowstone is 854.1 miles (1374.6 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located NNW of Roswell, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1025 miles, taking about 20h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 13min. Both are located in United States — Roswell, New Mexico in New Mexico 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 Roswell, New Mexico 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 Roswell, New Mexico to West Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 37min $99 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 44min $82–$154* Budget
Train ~26h 48min $123–$359* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Roswell, New Mexico & West Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Roswell, New Mexico
33.39°N, 104.52°W
America/Denver
1090m 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 285 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients