How far is Great Falls, MT from Bozeman, MT?
The driving distance from Great Falls, MT to Bozeman, MT is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Great Falls and Bozeman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Falls and Bozeman.
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Start on 4th Street South
49 m · 12 sec · 4th Street South
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue South
130 m · 21 sec · 5th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 5th Street South
1988 ft · 38 sec · 5th Street South
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue South
1.2 km · 1 min · 10th Avenue South
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Continue on Country Club Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Country Club Boulevard
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Keep slight left
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
85.7 mi · 1 hr 23 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
4.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1787 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
22.4 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 Great 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.
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
85.7 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Great Falls 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 Great Falls to Bozeman?
The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
East Helena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Great Falls and 92.9 miles from Bozeman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.50 one way or $51.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Great Falls and Light Rain Likely near Bozeman.
Stop Ideas Near East Helena
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 East Helena.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Great Falls and Bozeman. Straight-line distance: 126.41 mi (203.43 km).
#1 Great Falls
Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
| Population | 58,353 |
| Coordinates | 47.5002400, -111.3008100 |
| Altitude | 1015 |
| 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: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $25.50 | $51.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $27.71 | $55.43 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $29.80 | $59.59 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $35.45 | $70.90 |
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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