Sioux City to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

749.9 miles 1206.8 km · straight line
899.9 miles estimated 1448.2 km · driving distance
18h 6min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Sioux City from West Yellowstone?

The distance from Sioux City to West Yellowstone is 749.9 miles (1206.8 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located WNW of Sioux City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 899.9 miles, taking about 18h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Sioux City in Iowa 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 Sioux 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 Sioux City to West Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 6min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 43min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~23h 32min $108–$315* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sioux City & West Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Sioux City
42.50°N, 96.40°W
America/Chicago
366m 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 250 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients