Salt Lake City to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Salt Lake City from West Yellowstone?
The distance from Salt Lake City to West Yellowstone is 272.5 miles (438.5 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located N of Salt Lake City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 340.6 miles, taking about 6h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Salt Lake City in Utah and West Yellowstone in Montana.
For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.
Coordinates come from public place data for Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to West Yellowstone
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 91 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
- You could travel this distance about 91.4 times to circle the Earth's equator