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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on West Grove Street
35 m · 10 sec · West Grove Street
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Turn left onto North Woodard Avenue
1045 ft · 36 sec · North Woodard Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 78
13.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on Pratten Street
675 ft · 25 sec · Pratten Street
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Turn right onto East Pike Avenue
1140 ft · 44 sec · East Pike Avenue
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 9th Street
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Take the ramp left
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
95 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bear Canyon Road
1134 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Moffit Gulch Road
24 m · 7 sec · Moffit Gulch Road
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Turn left onto Frontage Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Frontage Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Willson Avenue
40 m · 4 sec · North Willson Avenue
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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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Timber.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Absarokee and Bozeman. Straight-line distance: 77.91 mi (125.39 km).
#1 Absarokee
Town in Montana
| Population | 1,150 |
| Coordinates | 45.5205000, -109.4429400 |
| Altitude | 1231 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bozeman
Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States
| Population | 50,970 |
| Coordinates | 45.6796500, -111.0385600 |
| Altitude | 1468 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bozeman (-111.03856, 45.67965)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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