How far is Malta, MT from Bozeman, MT?
The driving distance from Malta, MT to Bozeman, MT is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.7 miles (382.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malta and Bozeman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malta and Bozeman.
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Start on Central Avenue South
90.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Central Avenue South
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Continue straight
21.5 mi · 32 min
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Turn right
30.6 mi · 35 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1629 ft · 30 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Continue on Truck Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Truck Bypass
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Continue on US Highway 87
14.7 mi · 16 min · US Highway 87
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Turn left
39.2 mi · 43 min
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Turn right
148 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto H Avenue Northwest
44.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min · H Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Big Timber Loop Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Big Timber Loop Road
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Turn left
123 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right
1925 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight right
27.1 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
19.6 mi · 19 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 Malta 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.
Central Avenue South
Start on Central Avenue South
90.8 mi · 02h 15m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Malta 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 Malta to Bozeman?
The road trip is about 296.2 miles (476.7 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Moore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.7 miles from Malta and 143.5 miles from Bozeman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.7 miles (382.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 6:36 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.68 one way or $81.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Malta and Light Rain Likely near Bozeman.
Stop Ideas Near Moore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center
Lewistown City Water Clerk
Lewistown Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moore.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malta and Bozeman. Straight-line distance: 237.67 mi (382.49 km).
#1 Malta
City in Montana, US
| Population | 1,843 |
| Coordinates | 48.3597200, -107.8742800 |
| Altitude | 687 |
| 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: 477 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
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 | $40.68 | $81.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $44.21 | $88.43 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.54 | $95.07 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $56.56 | $113.11 |
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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