Beartooth Highway scenery

Fly & Drive guide

Fly into COD, drive to Beartooth Highway

1 h 24 min drive66 milesNo entry permit

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Ankunftsflughafen
COD
Fahrt vom Flughafen
1 Std. 24 Min. · Schätzung
Empfohlene Dauer
1–2 Tage
Reservierungsbedarf
Niedriger · aktuelle Regeln prüfen
Fahrzeughinweise
High-clearance vehicles are not required for the highway, but powerful engines help with the 10,947-foot climb; check rental brakes before departure.

Ihre Route

COD

Yellowstone Regional Airport

Beartooth Highway

About 1 h 24 min · 66 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.

Your arrival plan

Before you land

Reservations

High Alpine Seasonal Access Check

The highway itself does not require a permit, but camping in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness often requires specific backcountry protocols. Entrance into Yellowstone at the Northeast gate requires a separate National Park pass or fee.

Official reservation info

Best time to fly in

June – September

Ihre Route

  1. Tag 1 · The Ascent from Red Lodge

    Rock Creek Vista Point → Gardner Lake Pullout

  2. Tag 2 · Top of the World Exploration

    Beartooth Butte → Island Lake

  3. Tag 3 · Silver Gate and Cooke City

    Clay Butte Lookout → Cooke City Historic District

Viator

Tours & experiences near Beartooth Highway

Geführte Aktivitäten rund um Beartooth Highway. Prüfen Sie Treffpunkt, Termine und Verfügbarkeit auf Viator vor der Buchung.

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Ausgewählte Reiseausrüstung

Fünf Tipps für Beartooth Highway

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Quick answers

What is the closest airport to Beartooth Highway?

Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.

How long is the drive from COD to Beartooth Highway?

Roughly 1 h 24 min (about 66 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.

Do I need a reservation to visit Beartooth Highway?

The highway itself does not require a permit, but camping in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness often requires specific backcountry protocols. Entrance into Yellowstone at the Northeast gate requires a separate National Park pass or fee.

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