How far is Bozeman, MT from Eureka, MT?
The driving distance from Bozeman, MT to Eureka, MT is about 373.4 miles (600.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.3 miles (467.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census designated place in Montana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bozeman and Eureka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bozeman and Eureka.
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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
87.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
42.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn sharp left
32.5 mi · 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right
91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1821 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto US 93 South
4.8 mi · 6 min · US 93 South
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Turn left onto Kalispell Bypass
1305 ft · 25 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kalispell Bypass
46 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass
1.6 km · 1 min · Kalispell Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kalispell Bypass
52 m · 2 sec · Kalispell Bypass
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Exit the roundabout onto Kalispell Bypass
3.5 mi · 4 min · Kalispell Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 424
1738 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Three Mile Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Three Mile Drive
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Turn straight onto Farm To Market Road
11.6 mi · 16 min · Farm To Market Road
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Turn right onto Lodgepole Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Lodgepole Road
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Continue on Twin Bridges Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Twin Bridges Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
46.5 mi · 51 min
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
30 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bozeman and Eureka.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn right
91.1 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Light Rain Likely leaving Bozeman and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Eureka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bozeman to Eureka?
The road trip is about 373.4 miles (600.9 km) and usually takes 06h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Seeley Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.4 miles from Bozeman and 186.9 miles from Eureka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.3 miles (467.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.27 one way or $102.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bozeman and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Eureka.
Stop Ideas Near Seeley Lake
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 Seeley Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bozeman and Eureka. Straight-line distance: 290.28 mi (467.16 km).
#1 Bozeman
Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States
| Population | 50,970 |
| Coordinates | 45.6796500, -111.0385600 |
| Altitude | 1468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eureka
Town in Lincoln County, Montana, United States
| Population | 1,445 |
| Coordinates | 48.8799600, -115.0535000 |
| Altitude | 787 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eureka (-115.0535, 48.87996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 601 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 39m |
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 | $51.27 | $102.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $55.72 | $111.44 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $59.91 | $119.82 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $71.28 | $142.55 |
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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