How far is Stevensville, MT from Bozeman, MT?

The driving distance from Stevensville, MT to Bozeman, MT is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.2 miles (253 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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
231.32 mi
03h 56m
Flight
157.19 mi
252.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.19 mi
Kilometers
252.97 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.32 mi
Kilometers
372.28 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bozeman
Thu, Apr 16, 3:54 AM MDT
Return by in Stevensville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:51 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stevensville
2026-04-15T23:57
Arrive Bozeman
Thu, Apr 16, 3:54 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stevensville
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
Deer Lodge
MT

City in and the county seat of Powell County, Montana, United States

From Stevensville
115.5 mi
01h 58m
To Bozeman
115.8 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stevensville and Bozeman.

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    24 m · 6 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1232 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Stevi Cutoff Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stevi Cutoff Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    23.7 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Brooks Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Higgins Avenue

    109 m · 16 sec · South Higgins Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 6th Street East

    2051 ft · 36 sec · South 6th Street East

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Arthur Avenue

    906 ft · 14 sec · Arthur Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Madison Street

    1226 ft · 16 sec · Madison Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1249 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    133 m · 6 sec · Van Buren Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

    115.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    84.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward North 7th Avenue

    1451 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 7th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 7th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Peach Street

    1949 ft · 44 sec · West Peach Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Willson Avenue

    2143 ft · 1 min · North Willson Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Willson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stevensville 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
200 mi · 86%
Brooks Street
3.29 mi · 1%
Stevi Cutoff Road
1.25 mi · 1%
North 7th Avenue
0.99 mi
Madison Street
0.47 mi
North Willson Avenue
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

115 mi · 01h 49m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.1 mi
157.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deer Lodge
01h 58m from Stevensville
Leave By
9:06 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Stevensville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bozeman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stevensville to Bozeman?

The road trip is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Deer Lodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.5 miles from Stevensville and 115.8 miles from Bozeman.

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

The direct path is about 157.2 miles (253 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.77 one way or $63.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Stevensville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bozeman.

Stop Ideas Near Deer Lodge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Deer Lodge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deer Lodge.

BUS

Butte, MT

47 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Missoula, MT

112 mi away
1660 West Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stevensville and Bozeman. Straight-line distance: 157.19 mi (252.97 km).

Stevensville

#1 Stevensville

Town in Montana, USA

Population2,138
Coordinates46.5099200, -114.0931600
Altitude1013
CountryUnited States
Bozeman

#2 Bozeman

Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

Population50,970
Coordinates45.6796500, -111.0385600
Altitude1468
CountryUnited States
Start: Stevensville (-114.09316, 46.50992)
End: Bozeman (-111.03856, 45.67965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 372 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.16 gal
30.9 L · about $31.77
Round trip
$63.53
16.32 gal · 61.8 L
Estimated CO2
72.5 kg one way
Round trip: 145 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $31.77 $63.53
Mid-grade $4.23 $34.52 $69.05
Premium $4.55 $37.12 $74.24
Diesel $5.41 $44.16 $88.32

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Stevensville and Bozeman. The current time is 23:57:28.

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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.