How far is Bozeman, MT from West Glendive, MT?

The driving distance from Bozeman, MT to West Glendive, MT is about 361.3 miles (581.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 315.5 miles (507.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
361.31 mi
06h 06m
Flight
315.46 mi
507.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
315.46 mi
Kilometers
507.69 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.31 mi
Kilometers
581.48 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Glendive
Sat, Apr 11, 11:48 AM MDT
Return by in Bozeman
Sat, Apr 11, 5:54 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bozeman
2026-04-11T05:42
Arrive West Glendive
Sat, Apr 11, 11:48 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:06 PM to 1:36 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
11:48 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
Hardin
MT

City in Big Horn County, Montana, United States of America

From Bozeman
180.3 mi
03h 03m
To West Glendive
181 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 12:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bozeman and West Glendive.

  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

    113 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark

    212.2 mi · 3 hr 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 16: Glendive, Sidney

    1422 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    636 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2608 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
212 mi · 59%
West Main Street
148 mi · 41%
MT 16
1.03 mi
North Willson Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark

212 mi · 03h 33m

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 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.8 mi
315.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hardin
03h 03m from Bozeman
Leave By
11:48 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Bozeman and Mostly Sunny near West Glendive.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bozeman to West Glendive?

The road trip is about 361.3 miles (581.5 km) and usually takes 06h 06m 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?

Hardin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.3 miles from Bozeman and 181 miles from West Glendive.

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

The direct path is about 315.5 miles (507.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 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 $49.64 one way or $99.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Bozeman and Mostly Sunny near West Glendive.

Stop Ideas Near Hardin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hardin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Billings, MT

69 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bozeman and West Glendive. Straight-line distance: 315.46 mi (507.69 km).

Bozeman

#1 Bozeman

Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

Population50,970
Coordinates45.6796500, -111.0385600
Altitude1468
CountryUnited States
West Glendive

#2 West Glendive

Census designated place

Population1,948
Coordinates47.1108500, -104.7496800
Altitude646
CountryUnited States
Start: Bozeman (-111.03856, 45.67965)
End: West Glendive (-104.74968, 47.11085)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 581 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.75 gal
48.26 L · about $49.64
Round trip
$99.27
25.5 gal · 96.52 L
Estimated CO2
113.3 kg one way
Round trip: 226.6 kg / 500 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $49.64 $99.27
Mid-grade $4.23 $53.95 $107.89
Premium $4.55 $58.00 $116.00
Diesel $5.41 $69.00 $138.01

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bozeman and West Glendive. The current time is 05:42:12.

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.