How far is Bozeman, MT from Whitehall, MT?

The driving distance from Bozeman, MT to Whitehall, MT is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.15 mi
01h 02m
Flight
52.71 mi
84.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.71 mi
Kilometers
84.83 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.15 mi
Kilometers
96.81 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitehall
Wed, Apr 22, 8:24 PM MDT
Return by in Bozeman
Wed, Apr 22, 9:26 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bozeman
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive Whitehall
Wed, Apr 22, 8:24 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bozeman
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Three Forks
MT

City in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

From Bozeman
30 mi
00h 31m
To Whitehall
30.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bozeman and Whitehall.

  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

    57.6 mi · 57 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 55: Whitehall

    1408 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Whitetail Road

    69 m · 4 sec · Whitetail Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Whitehall Street

    2573 ft · 49 sec · North Whitehall Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    849 ft · 37 sec · West 1st Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 7th Avenue
0.87 mi · 1%
North Whitehall Street
0.49 mi · 1%
North Willson Avenue
0.41 mi · 1%
West Peach Street
0.36 mi · 1%
MT 55
0.27 mi
West 1st Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

57.6 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
52.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Forks
00h 31m from Bozeman
Leave By
4:26 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Bozeman and Slight Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Whitehall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bozeman to Whitehall?

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Three Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Bozeman and 30.1 miles from Whitehall.

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

The direct path is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bozeman and Slight Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Whitehall.

Stop Ideas Near Three Forks

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Three Forks, 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 Three Forks.

BUS

Bozeman, MT

32 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane
BUS

Butte, MT

76 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Livingston, MT

82 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bozeman and Whitehall. Straight-line distance: 52.71 mi (84.83 km).

Bozeman

#1 Bozeman

Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

Population50,970
Coordinates45.6796500, -111.0385600
Altitude1468
CountryUnited States
Whitehall

#2 Whitehall

Town in Jefferson County, Montana

Population1,160
Coordinates45.8707600, -112.0974900
Altitude1329
CountryUnited States
Start: Bozeman (-111.03856, 45.67965)
End: Whitehall (-112.09749, 45.87076)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.04 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.51
4.24 gal · 16.08 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.25 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.97 $17.94
Premium $4.55 $9.64 $19.29
Diesel $5.41 $11.47 $22.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bozeman and Whitehall. The current time is 19:22:20.

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.