How far is Bozeman, MT from Choteau, MT?
The driving distance from Bozeman, MT to Choteau, MT is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bozeman and Choteau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bozeman and Choteau.
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Start on North Willson Avenue
2143 ft · 1 min · North Willson Avenue
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Turn left onto West Peach Street
1896 ft · 42 sec · West Peach Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North 7th Avenue
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Turn left
31.8 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Helena, Ennis
1498 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 287
62.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Highway 287
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Great Falls
1958 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
35.9 mi · 36 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287 North: Augusta, Choteau
20.8 mi · 31 min
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Turn right
18.4 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Simms Fairfield Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Simms Fairfield Road
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Continue on 3rd Lane
5.3 mi · 9 min · 3rd Lane
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Turn left onto 1st Road Southeast
3.3 mi · 4 min · 1st Road Southeast
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Continue on Park Way
16.8 mi · 19 min · Park Way
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Continue on Main Avenue South
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street
157 m · 18 sec · West Division Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Division Street
44 m · 5 sec · West Division Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Avenue North
112 m · 15 sec · Main Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bozeman and Choteau.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 287
Turn right onto Highway 287
62.2 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bozeman and Chance Rain Showers near Choteau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bozeman to Choteau?
The road trip is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Helena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Bozeman and 99.9 miles from Choteau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157 miles (252.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bozeman and Chance Rain Showers near Choteau.
Stop Ideas Near Helena
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 Helena.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bozeman and Choteau. Straight-line distance: 157.01 mi (252.69 km).
#1 Bozeman
Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States
| Population | 50,970 |
| Coordinates | 45.6796500, -111.0385600 |
| Altitude | 1468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Choteau
City in Montana
| Population | 1,744 |
| Coordinates | 47.8124500, -112.1836300 |
| Altitude | 1164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Choteau (-112.18363, 47.81245)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $32.07 | $64.14 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $38.15 | $76.31 |
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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