How far is Lame Deer, MT from Bozeman, MT?
The driving distance from Lame Deer, MT to Bozeman, MT is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lame Deer and Bozeman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lame Deer and Bozeman.
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Start on the route
117 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 212
41.8 mi · 49 min · US Highway 212
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Take the exit slight right
131 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
83.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Continue straight
113.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bear Canyon Road
1134 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Moffit Gulch Road
24 m · 7 sec · Moffit Gulch Road
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Turn left onto Frontage Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Frontage Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Willson Avenue
40 m · 4 sec · 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 Lame Deer 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.
US Highway 212
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113 mi · 01h 49m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lame Deer 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 Lame Deer to Bozeman?
The road trip is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122 miles from Lame Deer and 122.5 miles from Bozeman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 8:36 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.60 one way or $67.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lame Deer and Light Rain Likely near Bozeman.
Stop Ideas Near Laurel
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 Laurel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lame Deer and Bozeman. Straight-line distance: 211.16 mi (339.83 km).
#1 Lame Deer
Center for the Northern Cheyenne Nation
| Population | 2,052 |
| Coordinates | 45.6230500, -106.6667000 |
| Altitude | 1014 |
| 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: Bozeman (-111.03856, 45.67965)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $33.60 | $67.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $36.51 | $73.03 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $39.26 | $78.52 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $46.71 | $93.41 |
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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