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1h 59m
Distance
115.6 mi
186 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
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Absarokee, MT
Alex Moliski
Bozeman, MT
John De Leon
The drive from Absarokee, MT to Bozeman, MT covers 115.6 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, State Highway 78, Frontage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.8 miles from Absarokee, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
This is a 1h 59m highway drive covering 115.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and State Highway 78. The longest continuous stretch is about 95 miles on I 90.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
1,730 ft
Total Descent
664 ft
Highest Point
5,426 ft
~101.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,730 ft
Notable High Points
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and State Highway 78. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MT 78 / North Woodard Avenue.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Absarokee, MT to Bozeman, MT is easy. At 1h 59m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MT 78 / North Woodard Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (MT 78 / East Pike Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (MT 78 / North 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto MT 78 / North Woodard Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MT 78 / East Pike Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto MT 78 / North 9th Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Bear Canyon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto Moffit Gulch Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 95 mi | 1h 30m |
| State Highway 78 | 13.5 mi | 16m |
| Frontage Road | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| North 9th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Pike Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Woodard Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pratten Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Absarokee, MT and Bozeman, MT.
Start on MT 420
Turn left onto MT 78
Continue on MT 78
Continue on MT 78
Turn right onto MT 78
Turn left onto MT 78
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Turn right onto Moffit Gulch Road
Turn left onto Frontage Road
Continue on East Main Street
Turn right onto North Willson Avenue
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.8 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bozeman, MT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Absarokee, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Absarokee, MT
This is one driving day of about 115.6 miles and 1h 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.8 mi from Absarokee, MT · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 57.8 miles from Absarokee, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95 miles.
The final approach into Bozeman, MT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bozeman, MT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.32 one way
$36.64 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $19.26 | $38.51 |
| premium | $4.53 | $20.61 | $41.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.68 | $51.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.14 | $5.55 |
| Efficient EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.18 | $7.40 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Absarokee on Sunday
Local time
5:19 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Bozeman on Sunday
Local time
5:19 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Partly Cloudy
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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