How far is West Yellowstone, MT from Bozeman, MT?
The driving distance from West Yellowstone, MT to Bozeman, MT is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Yellowstone and Bozeman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Yellowstone and Bozeman.
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Start on Electric Street
12 m · 4 sec · Electric Street
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Turn right onto Firehole Avenue
1182 ft · 48 sec · Firehole Avenue
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Turn left onto Canyon Street
917 ft · 28 sec · Canyon Street
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Continue on Gallatin Road
81.5 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Gallatin Road
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Turn right onto Huffine Lane
5.3 mi · 8 min · Huffine Lane
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 km · 59 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto West Babcock Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Babcock Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 11th Avenue
11 m · 7 sec · South 11th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Babcock Street
1 km · 2 min · West Babcock Street
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Turn left onto South Willson Avenue
153 m · 13 sec · South 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 Yellowstone 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.
Gallatin Road
Continue on Gallatin Road
81.5 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Areas Of Fog leaving West Yellowstone and Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bozeman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Yellowstone to Bozeman?
The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Big Sky is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from West Yellowstone and 44.7 miles from Bozeman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.4 miles (113.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around West Yellowstone and Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bozeman.
Stop Ideas Near Big Sky
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 Big Sky.
Bozeman, MT
Livingston, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Yellowstone and Bozeman. Straight-line distance: 70.38 mi (113.26 km).
#1 West Yellowstone
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,372 |
| Coordinates | 44.6621500, -111.1041100 |
| Altitude | 2031 |
| 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: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.26 | $24.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
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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