How far is Whitefish, MT from West Yellowstone, MT?
The driving distance from Whitefish, MT to West Yellowstone, MT is about 387.7 miles (623.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301.1 miles (484.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Powell County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitefish and West Yellowstone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish and West Yellowstone.
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Start on the route
51 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
536 ft · 24 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Spokane Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Spokane Avenue
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Continue on US 93 South
3.2 mi · 4 min · US 93 South
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Continue on US 93 North
6.8 mi · 8 min · US 93 North
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Turn left onto West Reserve Drive
3.5 mi · 6 min · West Reserve Drive
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Turn right onto Helena Flats Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Helena Flats Road
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 17 min
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Turn left
91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Turn left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 141
32.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 141
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Turn sharp right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
2539 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
802 ft · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
45 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right
33.9 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 359: Cardwell, Boulder
1555 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
46 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
14.6 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
28 mi · 33 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
62.9 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gallatin Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Gallatin Road
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Continue on North Canyon Street
917 ft · 32 sec · North Canyon Street
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Turn right onto Firehole Avenue
1182 ft · 46 sec · Firehole Avenue
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Turn left onto Electric Street
12 m · 2 sec · Electric Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Electric Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitefish and West Yellowstone.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn left
91.1 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Whitefish and Slight Chance T-storms near West Yellowstone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitefish to West Yellowstone?
The road trip is about 387.7 miles (623.9 km) and usually takes 07h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Deer Lodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.7 miles from Whitefish and 194 miles from West Yellowstone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 301.1 miles (484.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.26 one way or $106.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Whitefish and Slight Chance T-storms near West Yellowstone.
Stop Ideas Near Deer Lodge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deer Lodge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish and West Yellowstone. Straight-line distance: 301.12 mi (484.61 km).
#1 Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 8,713 |
| Coordinates | 48.4110800, -114.3376300 |
| Altitude | 923 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Yellowstone
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,372 |
| Coordinates | 44.6621500, -111.1041100 |
| Altitude | 2031 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Yellowstone (-111.10411, 44.66215)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 624 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $53.26 | $106.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $57.88 | $115.76 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $62.23 | $124.46 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $74.04 | $148.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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