How far is Bozeman, MT from Lame Deer, MT?

The driving distance from Bozeman, MT to Lame Deer, MT is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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
244.5 mi
04h 13m
Flight
211.16 mi
339.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.16 mi
Kilometers
339.83 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.5 mi
Kilometers
393.48 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lame Deer
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM MDT
Return by in Bozeman
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bozeman
2026-04-22T19:21
Arrive Lame Deer
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 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
8:34 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

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
Laurel
MT

City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA

From Bozeman
122 mi
02h 06m
To Lame Deer
122.5 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bozeman and Lame Deer.

  1. 1

    Start on North Willson Avenue

    40 m · 12 sec · North Willson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1723 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    113 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Sheridan

    54 mi · 51 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 212 East: Little Bighorn Battlefield, Broadus

    2032 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    42.1 mi · 50 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    15 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
148 mi · 61%
I 90 East
54 mi · 22%
US 212 East
0.39 mi
North Willson Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue straight

113 mi · 01h 53m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
211.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurel
02h 06m from Bozeman
Leave By
8:34 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Bozeman and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lame Deer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bozeman to Lame Deer?

The road trip is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122 miles from Bozeman and 122.5 miles from Lame Deer.

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

The direct path is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 8:34 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.60 one way or $67.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bozeman and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lame Deer.

Stop Ideas Near Laurel

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

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

BUS

Billings, MT

24 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bozeman and Lame Deer. Straight-line distance: 211.16 mi (339.83 km).

Bozeman

#1 Bozeman

Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

Population50,970
Coordinates45.6796500, -111.0385600
Altitude1468
CountryUnited States
Lame Deer

#2 Lame Deer

Center for the Northern Cheyenne Nation

Population2,052
Coordinates45.6230500, -106.6667000
Altitude1014
CountryUnited States
Start: Bozeman (-111.03856, 45.67965)
End: Lame Deer (-106.6667, 45.62305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.63 gal
32.66 L · about $33.60
Round trip
$67.19
17.26 gal · 65.32 L
Estimated CO2
76.7 kg one way
Round trip: 153.4 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $33.60 $67.19
Mid-grade $4.23 $36.51 $73.03
Premium $4.55 $39.26 $78.52
Diesel $5.41 $46.71 $93.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bozeman and Lame Deer. The current time is 19:21:59.

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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.