How far is Bozeman, MT from Ennis, MT?

The driving distance from Bozeman, MT to Ennis, MT is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
53.03 mi
01h 15m
Flight
40.53 mi
65.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.53 mi
Kilometers
65.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.03 mi
Kilometers
85.35 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ennis
Sun, Apr 12, 4:27 PM MDT
Return by in Bozeman
Sun, Apr 12, 5:42 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bozeman
2026-04-12T15:12
Arrive Ennis
Sun, Apr 12, 4:27 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Three Forks
MT

City in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

From Bozeman
26.5 mi
00h 37m
To Ennis
26.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Willson Avenue

    3070 ft · 1 min · North Willson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West College Street

    1 km · 1 min · West College Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West College Street

    29 m · 2 sec · West College Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West College Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West College Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Huffine Lane

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Huffine Lane

  6. 6

    Continue on Norris Road

    17.5 mi · 26 min · Norris Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Montana Highway 84

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Montana Highway 84

  8. 8

    Turn left

    16.3 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    816 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Norris Road
17.5 mi · 33%
Montana Highway 84
11.4 mi · 21%
Huffine Lane
5.29 mi · 10%
West College Street
1.84 mi · 3%
North Willson Avenue
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Norris Road

Continue on Norris Road

17.5 mi · 00h 26m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Forks
00h 37m from Bozeman
Leave By
4:00 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bozeman and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ennis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Three Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Bozeman and 26.5 miles from Ennis.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bozeman and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ennis.

Stop Ideas Near Three Forks

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

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

BUS

Bozeman, MT

32 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane
BUS

Butte, MT

76 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Livingston, MT

82 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bozeman and Ennis. Straight-line distance: 40.53 mi (65.22 km).

Bozeman

#1 Bozeman

Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

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

#2 Ennis

Town in Madison County, Montana, United States

Population1,042
Coordinates45.3488200, -111.7297000
Altitude1506
CountryUnited States
Start: Bozeman (-111.03856, 45.67965)
End: Ennis (-111.7297, 45.34882)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.08 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.56
3.74 gal · 14.16 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.28 $14.56
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.91 $15.82
Premium $4.55 $8.51 $17.01
Diesel $5.41 $10.12 $20.24

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bozeman and Ennis. The current time is 15:12:18.

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.