How far is West Glendive, MT from Bozeman, MT?
The driving distance from West Glendive, MT to Bozeman, MT is about 359.8 miles (579.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 315.5 miles (507.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Big Horn County, Montana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Glendive and Bozeman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Glendive and Bozeman.
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Start on the route
212.3 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 West Glendive and Bozeman.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
212 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Glendive and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Bozeman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Glendive to Bozeman?
The road trip is about 359.8 miles (579.1 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?
Hardin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.6 miles from West Glendive and 180.3 miles from Bozeman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 315.5 miles (507.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 $49.44 one way or $98.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Glendive and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Bozeman.
Stop Ideas Near Hardin
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 Hardin.
Billings, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Glendive and Bozeman. Straight-line distance: 315.46 mi (507.69 km).
#1 West Glendive
Census designated place
| Population | 1,948 |
| Coordinates | 47.1108500, -104.7496800 |
| Altitude | 646 |
| 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: 579 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
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 | $49.44 | $98.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $53.73 | $107.47 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $57.77 | $115.54 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $68.73 | $137.46 |
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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