How far is West Yellowstone, MT from Helena, MT?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Yellowstone and Helena is 140.78 miles (226.57 km).
Flight distance from West Yellowstone, MT to Helena, MT is 140.78 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from West Yellowstone to Helena with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Yellowstone, Montana to Helena, Montana is: 181.65 miles (292.34 km) by car.
Driving from West Yellowstone to Helena will take approximately 03 hours 11 minutes.
#1 West Yellowstone
Town of the United States
| Population | 1372 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 44°39'44"N 111°6'15"W |
| Latitude | 44.6621500 |
| Longitude | -111.1041100 |
| Altitude | 2031 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Helena
State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
| Population | 33737 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 46°35'34"N 112°2'10"W |
| Latitude | 46.5927100 |
| Longitude | -112.0361100 |
| Altitude | 1237 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Helena: Cruse Avenue (-112.036062,46.592722)
Estimated Travel Time Between West Yellowstone and Helena
The distance between West Yellowstone and Helena is 292 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 14 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between West Yellowstone and Helena. The current time is 12:45:30.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 37 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.26 liters (6.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Yellowstone and Helena.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Yellowstone to Helena is $24.71 (diesel $30.67).
Montana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.86 | $4.15 | $4.45 | $4.79 |
| Total | $24.71 | $26.59 | $28.49 | $30.67 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Montana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.855 (Diesel $4.785) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Yellowstone and Helena (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
