How far is Anaconda, MT from Bozeman, MT?

The driving distance from Anaconda, MT to Bozeman, MT is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
108.04 mi
01h 50m
Flight
96.64 mi
155.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.64 mi
Kilometers
155.52 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.04 mi
Kilometers
173.87 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bozeman
Sat, Apr 18, 8:05 AM MDT
Return by in Anaconda
Sat, Apr 18, 9:56 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anaconda
2026-04-18T06:15
Arrive Bozeman
Sat, Apr 18, 8:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anaconda
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Whitehall
MT

Town in Jefferson County, Montana

From Anaconda
53.9 mi
00h 55m
To Bozeman
54.1 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Commercial Avenue

    33 m · 7 sec · East Commercial Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ash Street

    117 m · 22 sec · Ash Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway

    6.9 mi · 7 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    84.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward North 7th Avenue

    1451 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North 7th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 7th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Peach Street

    1949 ft · 44 sec · West Peach Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Willson Avenue

    2143 ft · 1 min · North Willson Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Willson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
105 mi · 98%
North 7th Avenue
0.99 mi · 1%
East Park Avenue
0.71 mi · 1%
North Willson Avenue
0.41 mi
West Peach Street
0.37 mi
Ash Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway

Keep slight right

84.5 mi · 01h 24m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
96.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitehall
00h 55m from Anaconda
Leave By
2:48 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Anaconda and Sunny near Bozeman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Whitehall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Anaconda and 54.1 miles from Bozeman.

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

The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:48 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.83 one way or $29.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anaconda and Sunny near Bozeman.

Stop Ideas Near Whitehall

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Whitehall, 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 Whitehall.

BUS

Butte, MT

36 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Bozeman, MT

72 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anaconda and Bozeman. Straight-line distance: 96.64 mi (155.52 km).

Anaconda

#1 Anaconda

Town in Montana

Population9,417
Coordinates46.1285400, -112.9422600
Altitude1601
CountryUnited States
Bozeman

#2 Bozeman

Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

Population50,970
Coordinates45.6796500, -111.0385600
Altitude1468
CountryUnited States
Start: Anaconda (-112.94226, 46.12854)
End: Bozeman (-111.03856, 45.67965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.43 L · about $14.83
Round trip
$29.66
7.62 gal · 28.86 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.83 $29.66
Mid-grade $4.23 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.55 $17.33 $34.66
Diesel $5.41 $20.62 $41.24

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Anaconda and Bozeman. The current time is 06:15:20.

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.