Yellowstone and Tetons from Washington State
Staying in June at Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone, then 2 nights at Colter Bay in GTNP. We are coming from Western washington. To me it looks like the best plan is about an 8 hour day from home (met...
Forum Discussion
I asked for distance to West Yellowstone. Distances to points inside the park are complicated by seasonal road closures. Once you leave the freeway, US20 and US287 are similar quality roads to WY.
To WY, GMaps shows the I90 route to be 2 miles shorter, but almost an hour longer. I'n not sure where that difference comes from. Maybe it ascribes a slower speed to US395 in WA - but that's divided highway. I90 over the passes on the ID/MT is a bit curvy, but I've only been bothered by that when the evening sun was in my eyes.
I've driven enough of both routes to say it's half dozen/six kind of choice.
To WY, GMaps shows the I90 route to be 2 miles shorter, but almost an hour longer. I'n not sure where that difference comes from. Maybe it ascribes a slower speed to US395 in WA - but that's divided highway. I90 over the passes on the ID/MT is a bit curvy, but I've only been bothered by that when the evening sun was in my eyes.
I've driven enough of both routes to say it's half dozen/six kind of choice.
