How far is Bozeman, MT from Absarokee, MT?

The driving distance from Bozeman, MT to Absarokee, MT is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
115.46 mi
01h 58m
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
115.46 mi
Kilometers
185.81 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Absarokee
Sat, Apr 11, 9:15 AM MDT
Return by in Bozeman
Sat, Apr 11, 11:14 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bozeman
2026-04-11T07:16
Arrive Absarokee
Sat, Apr 11, 9:15 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bozeman
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
Big Timber
MT

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

From Bozeman
57.6 mi
00h 59m
To Absarokee
57.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Willson Avenue

    40 m · 12 sec · North Willson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1723 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    68.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 78: Columbus

    1672 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pike Avenue

    1140 ft · 44 sec · East Pike Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pratten Street

    675 ft · 23 sec · Pratten Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 78

    13.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 78

  12. 12

    Continue on North Woodard Avenue

    1045 ft · 40 sec · North Woodard Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Grove Street

    35 m · 3 sec · West Grove Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Grove Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 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
West Main Street
100 mi · 87%
State Highway 78
13.5 mi · 12%
MT 78
0.32 mi
East Pike Avenue
0.22 mi
North Woodard Avenue
0.2 mi
Pratten Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue straight

68.4 mi · 01h 04m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
77.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Timber
00h 59m from Bozeman
Leave By
2:32 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 57.6 miles from Bozeman and 57.8 miles from Absarokee.

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 37.6 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 2:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Bozeman and Absarokee. Straight-line distance: 77.91 mi (125.39 km).

Bozeman

#1 Bozeman

Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

Population50,970
Coordinates45.6796500, -111.0385600
Altitude1468
CountryUnited States
Absarokee

#2 Absarokee

Town in Montana

Population1,150
Coordinates45.5205000, -109.4429400
Altitude1231
CountryUnited States
Start: Bozeman (-111.03856, 45.67965)
End: Absarokee (-109.44294, 45.5205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
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 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.42 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.69
8.14 gal · 30.84 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.84 $31.69
Mid-grade $4.23 $17.22 $34.44
Premium $4.55 $18.51 $37.03
Diesel $5.41 $22.03 $44.05

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 Bozeman and Absarokee. The current time is 07:16:50.

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.