How far is Seeley Lake, MT from Bozeman, MT?

The driving distance from Seeley Lake, MT to Bozeman, MT is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.78 mi
03h 46m
Flight
155.89 mi
250.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.89 mi
Kilometers
250.88 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.78 mi
Kilometers
348.87 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bozeman
Fri, Apr 17, 1:18 PM MDT
Return by in Seeley Lake
Fri, Apr 17, 5:04 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seeley Lake
2026-04-17T09:31
Arrive Bozeman
Fri, Apr 17, 1:18 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seeley Lake
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Anaconda
MT

Town in Montana

From Seeley Lake
108.2 mi
01h 53m
To Bozeman
108.6 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Friday

Chance Light Snow then Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph WNW
Destination
41°F
Friday

Light Snow Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Seeley Lake and Bozeman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seeley Lake and Bozeman.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    23.8 mi · 26 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 141

    32.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 141

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2539 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    802 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    45 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    84.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward North 7th Avenue

    1451 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 7th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 7th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Peach Street

    1949 ft · 44 sec · West Peach Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Willson Avenue

    2143 ft · 1 min · North Willson Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Willson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seeley Lake and Bozeman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 141
163 mi · 75%
North 7th Avenue
0.99 mi
North Willson Avenue
0.41 mi
West Peach Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 141

Keep slight right

84.5 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.9 mi
155.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anaconda
01h 53m from Seeley Lake
Leave By
9:26 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Snow then Snow Showers Likely leaving Seeley Lake and Light Snow Likely near Bozeman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seeley Lake to Bozeman?

The road trip is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Anaconda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Seeley Lake and 108.6 miles from Bozeman.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 9:26 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.78 one way or $59.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow then Snow Showers Likely around Seeley Lake and Light Snow Likely near Bozeman.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seeley Lake and Bozeman. Straight-line distance: 155.89 mi (250.88 km).

Seeley Lake

#1 Seeley Lake

Census designated place in Montana, USA

Population1,659
Coordinates47.1793800, -113.4845200
Altitude1225
CountryUnited States
Bozeman

#2 Bozeman

Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

Population50,970
Coordinates45.6796500, -111.0385600
Altitude1468
CountryUnited States
Start: Seeley Lake (-113.48452, 47.17938)
End: Bozeman (-111.03856, 45.67965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.65 gal
28.96 L · about $29.78
Round trip
$59.56
15.3 gal · 57.92 L
Estimated CO2
68 kg one way
Round trip: 136 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $29.78 $59.56
Mid-grade $4.23 $32.37 $64.73
Premium $4.55 $34.80 $69.60
Diesel $5.41 $41.40 $82.80

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Seeley Lake and Bozeman. The current time is 09:31:37.

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.