How far is Bozeman, MT from Red Lodge, MT?
The driving distance from Bozeman, MT to Red Lodge, MT is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bozeman and Red Lodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bozeman and Red Lodge.
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Start on North Willson Avenue
40 m · 12 sec · North Willson Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit right
1723 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
68.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 78: Columbus
1672 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pike Avenue
1140 ft · 44 sec · East Pike Avenue
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Turn left onto Pratten Street
675 ft · 23 sec · Pratten Street
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Continue on State Highway 78
13.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on North Woodard Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Woodard Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 78
31.6 mi · 38 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on 3rd Street
2562 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Broadway Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Broadway Avenue
1 km · 2 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bozeman and Red Lodge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Main Street
Continue straight
68.4 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Light Rain Likely leaving Bozeman and Rain Showers Likely near Red Lodge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bozeman to Red Lodge?
The road trip is about 148.7 miles (239.3 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Big Timber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.2 miles from Bozeman and 74.4 miles from Red Lodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bozeman and Rain Showers Likely near Red Lodge.
Stop Ideas Near Big Timber
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bozeman and Red Lodge. Straight-line distance: 93.33 mi (150.2 km).
#1 Bozeman
Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States
| Population | 50,970 |
| Coordinates | 45.6796500, -111.0385600 |
| Altitude | 1468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Lodge
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 2,359 |
| Coordinates | 45.1857800, -109.2468200 |
| Altitude | 1697 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Lodge (-109.24682, 45.18578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $20.44 | $40.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $22.21 | $44.43 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $23.88 | $47.76 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $28.41 | $56.83 |
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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