How far is Cut Bank, MT from Bozeman, MT?
The driving distance from Cut Bank, MT to Bozeman, MT is about 285.6 miles (459.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow
Light Snow Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cut Bank and Bozeman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cut Bank and Bozeman.
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Start on East Main Street
22.4 mi · 25 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Great Falls
1843 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
169.2 mi · 2 hr 41 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 South, US 287 South: Townsend, Capitol Area
1280 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1678 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
30.2 mi · 34 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
22.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit left toward I 90 East: Billings
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 32 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 Cut Bank 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.
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
169 mi · 02h 41m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow leaving Cut Bank and Light Snow Likely near Bozeman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cut Bank to Bozeman?
The road trip is about 285.6 miles (459.7 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?
Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.1 miles from Cut Bank and 141.5 miles from Bozeman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.8 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.24 one way or $78.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow around Cut Bank and Light Snow Likely near Bozeman.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cut Bank and Bozeman. Straight-line distance: 212.83 mi (342.52 km).
#1 Cut Bank
City in Glacier County, Montana, United States
| Population | 3,019 |
| Coordinates | 48.6330400, -112.3261600 |
| Altitude | 1151 |
| 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: 460 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $39.24 | $78.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $42.65 | $85.30 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $45.85 | $91.71 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $54.55 | $109.11 |
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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