How far is Bozeman, MT from Dillon, MT?

The driving distance from Bozeman, MT to Dillon, MT is about 115 miles (185.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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 mi
02h 24m
Flight
83.85 mi
134.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.85 mi
Kilometers
134.95 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115 mi
Kilometers
185.08 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dillon
Sat, Apr 11, 9:40 AM MDT
Return by in Bozeman
Sat, Apr 11, 12:04 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 Dillon
Sat, Apr 11, 9:40 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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
Whitehall
MT

Town in Jefferson County, Montana

From Bozeman
57.4 mi
01h 12m
To Dillon
57.6 mi
01h 12m

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
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 30 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.6 mi · 57 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 55: Whitehall

    1408 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Whitetail Road

    69 m · 4 sec · Whitetail Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Whitehall Street

    2991 ft · 53 sec · North Whitehall Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Legion Avenue

    2124 ft · 40 sec · West Legion Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 55

    9.6 mi · 14 min · State Highway 55

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto State Highway 55

    1620 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 55

  11. 11

    Continue on Montana Highway 55

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Montana Highway 55

  12. 12

    Continue on Montana Highway 41

    14.4 mi · 21 min · Montana Highway 41

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    27.2 mi · 40 min · West 4th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Montana Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Montana Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Helena Street

    108 m · 15 sec · East Helena Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Idaho Street

    982 ft · 43 sec · North Idaho Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Idaho Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 4th Avenue
27.2 mi · 24%
Montana Highway 41
14.4 mi · 12%
State Highway 55
9.9 mi · 9%
Montana Highway 55
2.09 mi · 2%
North 7th Avenue
0.87 mi · 1%
Montana Street
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

57.6 mi · 00h 57m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitehall
01h 12m from Bozeman
Leave By
1:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115 miles (185.1 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 57.4 miles from Bozeman and 57.6 miles from Dillon.

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

The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 1:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.40 one way or $28.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Bozeman and Dillon. Straight-line distance: 83.85 mi (134.95 km).

Bozeman

#1 Bozeman

Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

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

#2 Dillon

City in Montana, United States

Population4,333
Coordinates45.2163100, -112.6375200
Altitude1555
CountryUnited States
Start: Bozeman (-111.03856, 45.67965)
End: Dillon (-112.63752, 45.21631)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
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
3.7 gal
14 L · about $14.40
Round trip
$28.81
7.4 gal · 28 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.40 $28.81
Mid-grade $4.23 $15.65 $31.31
Premium $4.55 $16.83 $33.66
Diesel $5.41 $20.02 $40.05

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 Dillon. 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.