How far is Bozeman, MT from Fort Belknap Agency, MT?

The driving distance from Bozeman, MT to Fort Belknap Agency, MT is about 345 miles (555.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.2 miles (356 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
345.06 mi
06h 14m
Flight
221.2 mi
355.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.2 mi
Kilometers
355.99 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.06 mi
Kilometers
555.32 km
Drive Time
06h 14m

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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 06h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Belknap Agency
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM MDT
Return by in Bozeman
Sun, Apr 19, 11:36 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bozeman
2026-04-18T23:07
Arrive Fort Belknap Agency
Sun, Apr 19, 5:22 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:15 PM to 1:45 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bozeman
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Great Falls
MT

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

From Bozeman
172.3 mi
03h 07m
To Fort Belknap Agency
172.8 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bozeman and Fort Belknap Agency.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bozeman and Fort Belknap Agency.

  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

    87.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Central Avenue West

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue West

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 3rd Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Smelter Avenue Northeast

    2885 ft · 45 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old Havre Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min · 15th Street Northeast

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    45.2 mi · 51 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    582 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on 1st

    1684 ft · 1 min · 1st

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bozeman and Fort Belknap Agency.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
15th Street Northeast
152 mi · 44%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
87.9 mi · 25%
Highway 287
62.2 mi · 18%
3rd Street Northwest
1.43 mi
Central Avenue West
1.19 mi
North 7th Avenue
0.87 mi
Longest Stretch

15th Street Northeast

Turn left onto 15th Street Northeast

107 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+123.8 mi
221.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Great Falls
03h 07m from Bozeman
Leave By
11:30 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bozeman and Sunny near Fort Belknap Agency.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bozeman to Fort Belknap Agency?

The road trip is about 345 miles (555.3 km) and usually takes 06h 14m 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?

Great Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.3 miles from Bozeman and 172.8 miles from Fort Belknap Agency.

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

The direct path is about 221.2 miles (356 km), while the road route adds roughly 123.8 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 $47.42 one way or $94.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bozeman and Sunny near Fort Belknap Agency.

Stop Ideas Near Great Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Great Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Statue of Liberty Replica
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Statue of Liberty Replica

Great Falls , MT
Gibson Park Trail, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 4.3/5 21 reviews Historical landmark,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Great Falls City Attorney's Office

Great Falls , MT
2 Park Dr N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Attorney
Cascade County Treasurer
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Cascade County Treasurer

Great Falls , MT
121 4th St N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 2.9/5 191 reviews Department of motor vehicles

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Great Falls.

RAIL

Shelby

119 mi away
230 W Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bozeman and Fort Belknap Agency. Straight-line distance: 221.2 mi (355.99 km).

Bozeman

#1 Bozeman

Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

Population50,970
Coordinates45.6796500, -111.0385600
Altitude1468
CountryUnited States
Fort Belknap Agency

#2 Fort Belknap Agency

Census designated place

Population1,293
Coordinates48.4825000, -108.7654400
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Start: Bozeman (-111.03856, 45.67965)
End: Fort Belknap Agency (-108.76544, 48.4825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 555 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.18 gal
46.09 L · about $47.42
Round trip
$94.83
24.36 gal · 92.18 L
Estimated CO2
108.2 kg one way
Round trip: 216.5 kg / 477 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $47.42 $94.83
Mid-grade $4.23 $51.53 $103.07
Premium $4.55 $55.41 $110.81
Diesel $5.41 $65.92 $131.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bozeman and Fort Belknap Agency. The current time is 23:07:32.

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.