How far is Dillon, MT from Bozeman, MT?
The driving distance from Dillon, MT to Bozeman, MT is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Jefferson County, Montana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dillon and Bozeman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dillon and Bozeman.
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Start on South Idaho Street
982 ft · 43 sec · South Idaho Street
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Turn left onto East Helena Street
105 m · 16 sec · East Helena Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Montana Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Montana Street
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Continue straight
27.1 mi · 40 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
14.4 mi · 21 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Montana Highway 55
2.1 mi · 3 min · Montana Highway 55
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Continue on State Highway 55
1620 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 55
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Turn straight onto Mount Highway 55
9.6 mi · 14 min · Mount Highway 55
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Turn right onto West Legion Avenue
2124 ft · 41 sec · West Legion Avenue
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Turn left onto North Whitehall Street
2744 ft · 49 sec · North Whitehall Street
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Take the ramp right
1023 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
57.4 mi · 56 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 Dillon and Bozeman.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Whitehall Street
Merge slight left
57.4 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dillon and Light Rain Likely near Bozeman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dillon to Bozeman?
The road trip is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Whitehall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Dillon and 57.5 miles from Bozeman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 2:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.81 one way or $31.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dillon and Light Rain Likely near Bozeman.
Stop Ideas Near Whitehall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitehall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dillon and Bozeman. Straight-line distance: 83.85 mi (134.95 km).
#1 Dillon
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 4,333 |
| Coordinates | 45.2163100, -112.6375200 |
| Altitude | 1555 |
| 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: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.81 | $31.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $17.18 | $34.36 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $18.47 | $36.94 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $21.97 | $43.95 |
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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