Sacramento to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

680.6 miles 1095.4 km · straight line
850.3 miles actual route 1368.5 km · driving distance
15h 0min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Sacramento from West Yellowstone?

The distance from Sacramento to West Yellowstone is 680.6 miles (1095.4 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located NE of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 850.3 miles, taking about 15h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Sacramento in California 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. 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 Sacramento and West Yellowstone. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Sacramento to West Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 0min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 0min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~19h 30min $102–$298* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sacramento & West Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 227 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM