How far is Plentywood, MT from Bozeman, MT?
The driving distance from Plentywood, MT to Bozeman, MT is about 496.6 miles (799.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 371.4 miles (597.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving 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 07h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plentywood and Bozeman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plentywood and Bozeman.
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Start on South Washington Street
64 m · 14 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Avenue
1.3 km · 56 sec · West 1st Avenue
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Continue on Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
46.1 mi · 52 min · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
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Continue on 1st Avenue East
727 ft · 11 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Turn right onto 6th Street East
113 m · 18 sec · 6th Street East
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
1729 ft · 28 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street East
35.6 mi · 40 min · 1st Street East
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Continue on West Holly Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Holly Street
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
48.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit right
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
212.8 mi · 3 hr 31 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 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 Plentywood and Bozeman.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Central Avenue
Merge slight left
213 mi · 03h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Plentywood 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 Plentywood to Bozeman?
The road trip is about 496.6 miles (799.2 km) and usually takes 07h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 247.9 miles from Plentywood and 248.8 miles from Bozeman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 371.4 miles (597.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.2 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.24 one way or $136.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plentywood and Light Rain Likely near Bozeman.
Stop Ideas Near Forsyth
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 Forsyth.
Miles City, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plentywood and Bozeman. Straight-line distance: 371.36 mi (597.65 km).
#1 Plentywood
City in Sheridan County, Montana, United States
| Population | 1,712 |
| Coordinates | 48.7747500, -104.5624600 |
| Altitude | 624 |
| 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: 799 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 11m |
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 | $68.24 | $136.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $74.17 | $148.34 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $79.74 | $159.49 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $94.87 | $189.74 |
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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