How far is Bozeman, MT from Three Forks, MT?
The driving distance from Bozeman, MT to Three Forks, MT is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Snow
Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bozeman and Three Forks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bozeman and Three Forks.
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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
31.8 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Helena, Ennis
1498 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 287
62.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Highway 287
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Great Falls
1958 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
86 mi · 1 hr 23 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 89 South, MT 200 East
2016 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on Country Club Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Country Club Boulevard
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Continue on 10th Avenue South
6.5 mi · 9 min · 10th Avenue South
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Turn right onto Stockett Road
9.5 mi · 23 min · Stockett Road
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Turn left onto Cottonwood Coulee Road
4.1 mi · 16 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road
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Continue on Cottonwood Coulee Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road
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Continue on Cottonwood Coulee Road
2.4 mi · 9 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cottonwood Coulee Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bozeman and Three Forks.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
86 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Snow leaving Bozeman and Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny near Three Forks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bozeman to Three Forks?
The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Helena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Bozeman and 104.9 miles from Three Forks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.8 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 8:24 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.77 one way or $57.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Bozeman and Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny near Three Forks.
Stop Ideas Near Helena
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 Helena.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bozeman and Three Forks. Straight-line distance: 110.72 mi (178.18 km).
#1 Bozeman
Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States
| Population | 50,970 |
| Coordinates | 45.6796500, -111.0385600 |
| Altitude | 1468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Three Forks
City in Cascade County, Montana, United States
| Population | 2,043 |
| Coordinates | 47.2816300, -111.0902400 |
| Altitude | 1208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Three Forks (-111.09024, 47.28163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $28.77 | $57.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $31.27 | $62.53 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $33.62 | $67.23 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $39.99 | $79.99 |
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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