Sioux Falls to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

716.5 miles 1153.1 km · straight line
859.8 miles estimated 1383.7 km · driving distance
17h 18min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
281° W bearing direction

How far is Sioux Falls from West Yellowstone?

The distance from Sioux Falls to West Yellowstone is 716.5 miles (1153.1 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located W of Sioux Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 859.8 miles, taking about 17h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Sioux Falls in South Dakota 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 Falls 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 Falls to West Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 18min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 46min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~22h 29min $103–$301* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sioux Falls & West Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Sioux Falls
43.54°N, 96.73°W
America/Chicago
448m 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 239 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients