West Yellowstone to Williston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is West Yellowstone from Williston?

The distance from West Yellowstone to Williston is 430.1 miles (692.1 km) as the crow flies. Williston is located NE of West Yellowstone. By car, the driving distance is approximately 516 miles, taking about 10h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — West Yellowstone in Montana and Williston in North Dakota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 West Yellowstone and Williston. 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.