Tulsa to West Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

986.1 miles 1587 km · straight line
1183.3 miles estimated 1904.4 km · driving distance
23h 48min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
311° NW bearing direction

How far is Tulsa from West Yellowstone?

The distance from Tulsa to West Yellowstone is 986.1 miles (1587 km) as the crow flies. West Yellowstone is located NW of Tulsa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1183.3 miles, taking about 23h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Tulsa in Oklahoma 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 Tulsa 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 Tulsa to West Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 48min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 34min $95–$177* Budget
Train ~30h 56min $142–$414* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Tulsa & West Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Tulsa
36.15°N, 95.99°W
America/Chicago
226m 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 329 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients