Fly & Drive guide
Fly into COD, drive to Beartooth Highway
Your route
COD
Yellowstone Regional Airport
Beartooth Highway
About 1 h 24 min · 66 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.
Your arrival plan
01Flights to COD
Compare fares into Yellowstone Regional Airport.
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02Car at COD
Pick up at the airport and drive straight to Beartooth Highway. Compare rental companies in one search.
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03Store extra bags
Early arrival or late flight home? Drop luggage nearby and keep the car light for the park.
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04 · First night near Beartooth Highway
Sleep close after the drive so day one starts in the park.
04Hotels near Beartooth Highway
Compare hotels and lodges on the way in, with free-cancellation filters.
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04Cabins & homes near Beartooth Highway
Whole homes and cabins for families or groups who want a kitchen and space.
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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 infoBest time to fly in
June – September
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.
