How far is Columbia Falls, MT from Bozeman, MT?
The driving distance from Columbia Falls, MT to Bozeman, MT is about 299.1 miles (481.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 34m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 17m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia Falls and Bozeman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia Falls and Bozeman.
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Start on 7th Street West
31 m · 7 sec · 7th Street West
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Turn right onto Nucleus Avenue
784 ft · 34 sec · Nucleus Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Street
1603 ft · 49 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on US 2
1.3 mi · 2 min · US 2
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Turn right
9.7 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
91.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Turn left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 141
32.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 141
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Turn sharp right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
2539 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
802 ft · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
45 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right
84.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North 7th Avenue
1451 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto North 7th Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Peach Street
1949 ft · 44 sec · West Peach Street
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Turn right onto North Willson Avenue
2143 ft · 1 min · North Willson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Willson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia Falls and Bozeman.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Longest stretch
Turn left
91.1 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving Columbia Falls and Rain And Snow near Bozeman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia Falls to Bozeman?
The road trip is about 299.1 miles (481.3 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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?
Dutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.8 miles from Columbia Falls and 141.2 miles from Bozeman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.07 one way or $82.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Columbia Falls and Rain And Snow near Bozeman.
Stop Ideas Near Dutton
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia Falls and Bozeman. Straight-line distance: 237.71 mi (382.56 km).
#1 Columbia Falls
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 6,209 |
| Coordinates | 48.3724600, -114.1815200 |
| Altitude | 941 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bozeman
Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States
| Population | 50,970 |
| Coordinates | 45.6796500, -111.0385600 |
| Altitude | 1468 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Willson Avenue (-111.038724, 45.679648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 481 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $41.07 | $82.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $44.64 | $89.27 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.99 | $95.98 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $57.10 | $114.19 |
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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