How far is Clancy, MT from Bozeman, MT?

The driving distance from Clancy, MT to Bozeman, MT is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
102.38 mi
01h 53m
Flight
70.78 mi
113.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.78 mi
Kilometers
113.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.38 mi
Kilometers
164.77 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bozeman
Sat, Apr 18, 5:13 AM MDT
Return by in Clancy
Sat, Apr 18, 7:06 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clancy
2026-04-18T03:19
Arrive Bozeman
Sat, Apr 18, 5:13 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clancy
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
Townsend
MT

City in Montana, USA

From Clancy
51.1 mi
00h 56m
To Bozeman
51.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    45 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Clancy Street

    634 ft · 17 sec · East Clancy Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Railroad Way

    1868 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Way

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 518: Montana City

    1308 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Montana Highway 518

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Montana Highway 518

  8. 8

    Continue on Montana Route 518

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Montana Route 518

  9. 9

    Turn right

    862 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1678 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    30.2 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward I 90 East: Billings

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    31.6 mi · 32 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward North 7th Avenue

    1451 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 7th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 7th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Peach Street

    1949 ft · 44 sec · West Peach Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Willson Avenue

    2143 ft · 1 min · North Willson Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Willson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Montana Route 518
59.3 mi · 58%
I 90 East
31.8 mi · 31%
Railroad Way
5.68 mi · 6%
Montana Highway 518
3.22 mi · 3%
North 7th Avenue
0.99 mi · 1%
North Willson Avenue
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

31.6 mi · 00h 32m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Townsend
00h 56m from Clancy
Leave By
2:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clancy and Sunny near Bozeman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Townsend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Clancy and 51.3 miles from Bozeman.

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

The direct path is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 2:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.05 one way or $28.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clancy and Sunny near Bozeman.

Stop Ideas Near Townsend

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

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

BUS

Bozeman, MT

67 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane
BUS

Butte, MT

85 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Livingston, MT

104 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clancy and Bozeman. Straight-line distance: 70.78 mi (113.91 km).

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#1 Clancy

Census designated place

Population1,661
Coordinates46.4652100, -111.9863800
Altitude1293
CountryUnited States
Bozeman

#2 Bozeman

Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

Population50,970
Coordinates45.6796500, -111.0385600
Altitude1468
CountryUnited States
Start: Clancy (-111.98638, 46.46521)
End: Bozeman (-111.03856, 45.67965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.61 gal
13.68 L · about $14.05
Round trip
$28.11
7.22 gal · 27.36 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.05 $28.11
Mid-grade $4.23 $15.27 $30.55
Premium $4.55 $16.42 $32.84
Diesel $5.41 $19.54 $39.07

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Clancy and Bozeman. The current time is 03:19:14.

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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.