How far is Bozeman, MT from Seeley Lake, MT?

The driving distance from Bozeman, MT to Seeley Lake, MT is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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
216.91 mi
03h 46m
Flight
155.89 mi
250.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.89 mi
Kilometers
250.88 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.91 mi
Kilometers
349.09 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seeley Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 6:46 AM MDT
Return by in Bozeman
Sun, Apr 19, 10:33 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bozeman
2026-04-19T02:59
Arrive Seeley Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 6:46 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 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
Anaconda
MT

Town in Montana

From Bozeman
108.3 mi
01h 53m
To Seeley Lake
108.6 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bozeman and Seeley Lake.

  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

    87.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula

    42.6 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
42.6 mi · 20%
US 12 East
1.21 mi · 1%
North 7th Avenue
0.87 mi
North Willson Avenue
0.41 mi
West Peach Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

87.4 mi · 01h 28m

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
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61 mi
155.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anaconda
01h 53m from Bozeman
Leave By
9:26 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bozeman and Mostly Sunny near Seeley Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bozeman to Seeley Lake?

The road trip is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Anaconda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.3 miles from Bozeman and 108.6 miles from Seeley Lake.

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

The direct path is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 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 9:26 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.78 one way or $59.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bozeman and Mostly Sunny near Seeley Lake.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bozeman and Seeley Lake. Straight-line distance: 155.89 mi (250.88 km).

Bozeman

#1 Bozeman

Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

Population50,970
Coordinates45.6796500, -111.0385600
Altitude1468
CountryUnited States
Seeley Lake

#2 Seeley Lake

Census designated place in Montana, USA

Population1,659
Coordinates47.1793800, -113.4845200
Altitude1225
CountryUnited States
Start: Bozeman (-111.03856, 45.67965)
End: Seeley Lake (-113.48452, 47.17938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.65 gal
28.97 L · about $29.78
Round trip
$59.56
15.3 gal · 57.94 L
Estimated CO2
68 kg one way
Round trip: 136 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $29.78 $59.56
Mid-grade $4.23 $32.37 $64.73
Premium $4.55 $34.80 $69.60
Diesel $5.41 $41.40 $82.80

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 Seeley Lake. The current time is 02:59:13.

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.