How far is Bozeman, MT from Conrad, MT?

The driving distance from Bozeman, MT to Conrad, MT is about 243 miles (391 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
242.94 mi
04h 09m
Flight
177.33 mi
285.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.33 mi
Kilometers
285.38 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.94 mi
Kilometers
390.98 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conrad
Sat, Apr 11, 11:25 AM MDT
Return by in Bozeman
Sat, Apr 11, 3:35 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bozeman
2026-04-11T07:16
Arrive Conrad
Sat, Apr 11, 11:25 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bozeman
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Helena
MT

State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County

From Bozeman
121.4 mi
02h 04m
To Conrad
121.6 mi
02h 04m

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
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Willson Avenue

    2143 ft · 1 min · North Willson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Peach Street

    1896 ft · 42 sec · West Peach Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 7th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 7th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    31.8 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Helena, Ennis

    1498 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highway 287

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Highway 287

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Great Falls

    1958 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    145.2 mi · 2 hr 19 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1898 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn sharp left

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
146 mi · 60%
Highway 287
62.2 mi · 26%
North 7th Avenue
0.87 mi
North Willson Avenue
0.41 mi
I 15 North
0.37 mi
West Peach Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

145 mi · 02h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.7 mi
177.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helena
02h 04m from Bozeman
Leave By
8:40 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Bozeman and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Conrad.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 243 miles (391 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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 121.4 miles from Bozeman and 121.6 miles from Conrad.

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

The direct path is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.44 one way or $60.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 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 Rain Showers near Conrad.

Stop Ideas Near Helena

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

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

BUS

Butte, MT

76 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Bozeman, MT

113 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bozeman and Conrad. Straight-line distance: 177.33 mi (285.38 km).

Bozeman

#1 Bozeman

Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

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

#2 Conrad

Town in Montana, United States

Population2,412
Coordinates48.1702500, -111.9461300
Altitude1073
CountryUnited States
Start: Bozeman (-111.03856, 45.67965)
End: Conrad (-111.94613, 48.17025)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.61 L · about $30.44
Round trip
$60.89
15.64 gal · 59.22 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $30.44 $60.89
Mid-grade $4.23 $33.09 $66.17
Premium $4.55 $35.57 $71.15
Diesel $5.41 $42.32 $84.64

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 Conrad. The current time is 07:16:00.

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.