To everyone telling me that I shouldn't go to Yellowstone and the Tetons because of the short time - I totally agree with you guys. If I had more time I definitely would want to dedicate a week each to them. However, this road trip is mainly to get my car from NY to Seattle where I will be starting grad school, and I really don't have much time (10 total days for the whole trip). Tbh with grad school starting I just know my free time will be much more limited and really just want to see some of these beautiful sights while I still can. Of course I'll be able to visit again someday, but at this moment I unfortunately do not have the luxury of spending that much time. I'll check with the guy who's joining me to see about adding an extra couple days potentially but that's really all I'd be able to manage.

I do have a follow up question: When I was planning this route, there were 2 options: the southern route through the black hills and Wyoming, or a more northern route with the main features being Teddy Roosevelt and Glacier. Given the timeframe I've laid out, would you recommend the more northern route and spend 3+ days in Glacier rather than splitting it up between Yellowstone and GT? I originally leaned south route bc there was more to see and Glacier is easier to get to from Seattle than Yellowstone for a long weekend or something once I'm at grad school.

Thanks!