How far is Absarokee, MT from Bozeman, MT?

The driving distance from Absarokee, MT to Bozeman, MT is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.64 mi
01h 59m
Flight
77.91 mi
125.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.91 mi
Kilometers
125.39 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.64 mi
Kilometers
186.1 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bozeman
Sat, Apr 11, 10:51 AM MDT
Return by in Absarokee
Sat, Apr 11, 12:51 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Absarokee
2026-04-11T08:51
Arrive Bozeman
Sat, Apr 11, 10:51 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Absarokee
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Big Timber
MT

City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States

From Absarokee
57.7 mi
01h 00m
To Bozeman
57.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Absarokee and Bozeman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Absarokee and Bozeman.

  1. 1

    Start on West Grove Street

    35 m · 10 sec · West Grove Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Woodard Avenue

    1045 ft · 36 sec · North Woodard Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 78

    13.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 78

  4. 4

    Continue on Pratten Street

    675 ft · 25 sec · Pratten Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Pike Avenue

    1140 ft · 44 sec · East Pike Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 9th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    95 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Bear Canyon Road

    1134 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Moffit Gulch Road

    24 m · 7 sec · Moffit Gulch Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Frontage Road

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Willson Avenue

    40 m · 4 sec · North Willson Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Willson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Absarokee and Bozeman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 9th Street
96.2 mi · 83%
State Highway 78
13.5 mi · 12%
Frontage Road
3.55 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.56 mi · 1%
East Pike Avenue
0.22 mi
Bear Canyon Road
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

North 9th Street

Merge slight left

95 mi · 01h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
77.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Timber
01h 00m from Absarokee
Leave By
2:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Absarokee and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Bozeman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Absarokee to Bozeman?

The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km) and usually takes 01h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Big Timber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Absarokee and 57.9 miles from Bozeman.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Absarokee and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Bozeman.

Stop Ideas Near Big Timber

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Big Timber, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Timber.

BUS

Livingston, MT

49 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n
BUS

Bozeman, MT

96 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane
BUS

Billings, MT

113 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Absarokee and Bozeman. Straight-line distance: 77.91 mi (125.39 km).

Absarokee

#1 Absarokee

Town in Montana

Population1,150
Coordinates45.5205000, -109.4429400
Altitude1231
CountryUnited States
Bozeman

#2 Bozeman

Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

Population50,970
Coordinates45.6796500, -111.0385600
Altitude1468
CountryUnited States
Start: Absarokee (-109.44294, 45.5205)
End: Bozeman (-111.03856, 45.67965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.45 L · about $15.88
Round trip
$31.77
8.16 gal · 30.9 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.88 $31.77
Mid-grade $4.23 $17.26 $34.52
Premium $4.55 $18.56 $37.12
Diesel $5.41 $22.08 $44.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Absarokee and Bozeman. The current time is 08:51:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.