How far is Crow Agency, MT from Bozeman, MT?

The driving distance from Crow Agency, MT to Bozeman, MT is about 201 miles (323.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.03 mi
03h 20m
Flight
172.88 mi
278.23 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.88 mi
Kilometers
278.23 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.03 mi
Kilometers
323.53 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bozeman
Sat, Apr 18, 10:36 AM MDT
Return by in Crow Agency
Sat, Apr 18, 1:57 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crow Agency
2026-04-18T07:15
Arrive Bozeman
Sat, Apr 18, 10:36 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crow Agency
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Columbus
MT

Town in Stillwater County, Montana, United States

From Crow Agency
100.3 mi
01h 40m
To Bozeman
100.7 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph W
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 Crow Agency and Bozeman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crow Agency and Bozeman.

  1. 1

    Start on Makawasha Avenue

    98 m · 15 sec · Makawasha Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right

    584 ft · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    982 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    55.8 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    19.6 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Bear Canyon Road

    1134 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Moffit Gulch Road

    24 m · 7 sec · Moffit Gulch Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Frontage Road

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Willson Avenue

    40 m · 4 sec · North Willson Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Willson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Makawasha Avenue
196 mi · 97%
Frontage Road
3.55 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.56 mi · 1%
Bear Canyon Road
0.21 mi
North Willson Avenue
0.02 mi
Moffit Gulch Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Makawasha Avenue

Continue straight

113 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
172.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 40m from Crow Agency
Leave By
10:18 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Crow Agency and Sunny near Bozeman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crow Agency to Bozeman?

The road trip is about 201 miles (323.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.3 miles from Crow Agency and 100.7 miles from Bozeman.

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

The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 10:18 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.60 one way or $55.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crow Agency and Sunny near Bozeman.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

BUS

Billings, MT

60 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North
BUS

Livingston, MT

101 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crow Agency and Bozeman. Straight-line distance: 172.88 mi (278.23 km).

Crow Agency

#1 Crow Agency

Census designated place

Population1,616
Coordinates45.6016400, -107.4611900
Altitude926
CountryUnited States
Bozeman

#2 Bozeman

Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

Population50,970
Coordinates45.6796500, -111.0385600
Altitude1468
CountryUnited States
Start: Crow Agency (-107.46119, 45.60164)
End: Bozeman (-111.03856, 45.67965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.85 L · about $27.60
Round trip
$55.20
14.18 gal · 53.7 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $27.60 $55.20
Mid-grade $4.23 $30.00 $60.00
Premium $4.55 $32.25 $64.50
Diesel $5.41 $38.37 $76.74

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 Crow Agency and Bozeman. The current time is 07:15:41.

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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.