Truckee to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

593.7 miles 955.4 km · straight line
712.4 miles estimated 1146.5 km · driving distance
14h 20min estimated drive time
$69 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Truckee from West Yellowstone?

The distance from Truckee to West Yellowstone is 593.7 miles (955.4 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located NE of Truckee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 712.4 miles, taking about 14h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Truckee 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Truckee 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 Truckee to West Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 20min $69 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 12min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 38min $85–$249* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Truckee & West Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Truckee
39.33°N, 120.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
1773m 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 198 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients