How far is Bozeman, MT from Manhattan, MT?
The driving distance from Bozeman, MT to Manhattan, MT is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bozeman and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bozeman and Manhattan.
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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
18 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 288, MT 346: Manhattan
1327 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Churchill Road
900 ft · 15 sec · Churchill Road
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Continue on Broadway Street South
1659 ft · 31 sec · Broadway Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bozeman and Manhattan.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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18 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain Likely leaving Bozeman and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bozeman to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belgrade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Bozeman and 10.2 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bozeman and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Belgrade
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 Belgrade.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bozeman and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 18.71 mi (30.11 km).
#1 Bozeman
Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States
| Population | 50,970 |
| Coordinates | 45.6796500, -111.0385600 |
| Altitude | 1468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manhattan
Town in Montana
| Population | 1,917 |
| Coordinates | 45.8566000, -111.3324600 |
| Altitude | 1294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manhattan (-111.33246, 45.8566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
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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