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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.88 mi
02h 00m
Flight
83.85 mi
134.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.85 mi
Kilometers
134.95 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.88 mi
Kilometers
184.88 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bozeman
Wed, Apr 22, 7:56 PM MDT
Return by in Dillon
Wed, Apr 22, 9:56 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dillon
2026-04-22T17:56
Arrive Bozeman
Wed, Apr 22, 7:56 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM MDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dillon
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
Whitehall
MT

Town in Jefferson County, Montana

From Dillon
57.3 mi
01h 00m
To Bozeman
57.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 28 mph SSW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Idaho Street

    982 ft · 43 sec · South Idaho Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Helena Street

    105 m · 16 sec · East Helena Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Montana Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Montana Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    27.1 mi · 40 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    14.4 mi · 21 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Montana Highway 55

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Montana Highway 55

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 55

    1620 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 55

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Mount Highway 55

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Mount Highway 55

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Legion Avenue

    2124 ft · 41 sec · West Legion Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Whitehall Street

    2744 ft · 49 sec · North Whitehall Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1023 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    57.4 mi · 56 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward North 7th Avenue

    1451 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 7th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 7th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Peach Street

    1949 ft · 44 sec · West Peach Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Willson Avenue

    2143 ft · 1 min · North Willson Avenue

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Whitehall Street
58.1 mi · 51%
Montana Street
27.9 mi · 24%
Main Street
14.4 mi · 12%
Mount Highway 55
9.59 mi · 8%
Montana Highway 55
2.09 mi · 2%
North 7th Avenue
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
83.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitehall
01h 00m from Dillon
Leave By
2:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Butte, MT

36 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Bozeman, MT

72 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dillon and Bozeman. Straight-line distance: 83.85 mi (134.95 km).

Dillon

#1 Dillon

City in Montana, United States

Population4,333
Coordinates45.2163100, -112.6375200
Altitude1555
CountryUnited States
Bozeman

#2 Bozeman

Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

Population50,970
Coordinates45.6796500, -111.0385600
Altitude1468
CountryUnited States
Start: South Idaho Street (-112.637539, 45.216321)
End: North Willson Avenue (-111.038724, 45.679648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.35 L · about $15.81
Round trip
$31.61
8.12 gal · 30.7 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Montana · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Dillon and Bozeman. The current time is 17:56:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.