Seattle to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

574.1 miles 924 km · straight line
740.3 miles actual route 1191.4 km · driving distance
13h 13min estimated drive time
$71 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Seattle from West Yellowstone?

The distance from Seattle to West Yellowstone is 574.1 miles (924 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located ESE of Seattle. By car, the driving distance is approximately 740.3 miles, taking about 13h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Seattle in Washington 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 Seattle 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 Seattle to West Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 13min $71 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 52min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~17h 11min $89–$259* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Seattle & West Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m 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 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM