How far is Bozeman, MT from Malta, MT?

The driving distance from Bozeman, MT to Malta, MT is about 305.8 miles (492.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.7 miles (382.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
305.81 mi
06h 36m
Flight
237.67 mi
382.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.67 mi
Kilometers
382.49 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.81 mi
Kilometers
492.15 km
Drive Time
06h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Malta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM MDT
Return by in Bozeman
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bozeman
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive Malta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:37 PM to 2:07 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
10:46 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
Moore
MT

Town of the United States

From Bozeman
152.7 mi
03h 18m
To Malta
153 mi
03h 18m

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

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.2 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191, I 90 Business: Big Timber, Harlowton

    1486 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    895 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on East 1st Avenue

    43.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · East 1st Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest

    1 km · 58 sec · 2nd Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on 3rd Street Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · 3rd Street Northeast

  13. 13

    Turn left

    39.2 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Truck Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Truck Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    1629 ft · 37 sec · 1st Avenue North

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1946 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Northeast Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 87

    29.1 mi · 31 min · US Highway 87

  20. 20

    Turn left

    21.5 mi · 32 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    90.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87
120 mi · 39%
West Main Street
59.1 mi · 19%
East 1st Avenue
43.9 mi · 14%
Truck Bypass
2.61 mi · 1%
Northeast Main Street
1.07 mi
3rd Street Northeast
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 87

Continue straight

90.8 mi · 02h 15m

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 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.1 mi
237.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moore
03h 18m from Bozeman
Leave By
10:46 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Bozeman and Chance Rain Showers near Malta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 305.8 miles (492.2 km) and usually takes 06h 36m 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?

Moore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.7 miles from Bozeman and 153 miles from Malta.

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

The direct path is about 237.7 miles (382.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 $42.01 one way or $84.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bozeman and Chance Rain Showers near Malta.

Stop Ideas Near Moore

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 Moore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.9 mi away

Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center

Lewistown , MT
800 Casino Creek Dr, Lewistown, MT 59457
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Mental health service,Nursing home,Public health department
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

Lewistown City Water Clerk

Lewistown , MT
305 W Watson St, Lewistown, MT 59457
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Lewistown Civic Center
Nearby stop 9 mi away

Lewistown Civic Center

Lewistown , MT
309 5th Ave S, Lewistown, MT 59457
Rating 4.3/5 7 reviews Civic center,Archery range,Auditorium,Shooting range,Sports club,Volleyball court

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moore.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bozeman and Malta. Straight-line distance: 237.67 mi (382.49 km).

Bozeman

#1 Bozeman

Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

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

#2 Malta

City in Montana, US

Population1,843
Coordinates48.3597200, -107.8742800
Altitude687
CountryUnited States
Start: Bozeman (-111.03856, 45.67965)
End: Malta (-107.87428, 48.35972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 492 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.79 gal
40.85 L · about $42.01
Round trip
$84.01
21.58 gal · 81.7 L
Estimated CO2
95.9 kg one way
Round trip: 191.8 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.01 $84.01
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.65 $91.30
Premium $4.55 $49.08 $98.17
Diesel $5.41 $58.40 $116.79

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 Malta. The current time is 19:22:13.

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.