Origin
Anaconda, MT
Morning in Anaconda on Saturday
Local time
11:32 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anaconda, MT to Bozeman, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
108 mi
174 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anaconda, MT
Regan Dsouza
Bozeman, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Anaconda, MT to Bozeman, MT covers 108 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 15, I 90, Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.5 miles on I 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.11 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.
Midpoint
54 miles from Anaconda, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 15 | 84.5 mi | 1h 24m |
| I 90 | 13.4 mi | 12m |
| Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| North 7th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Park Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Willson Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Peach Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 90 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 15
— 84.5 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anaconda, MT and Bozeman, MT.
1
Start on MT 1
107 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Commercial Avenue
2
Turn left onto Ash Street
383 ft
·
22 sec
·
Ash Street
3
Turn left onto MT 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Park Avenue
4
Continue on MT 1
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
6
Merge onto I 90
13 mi
·
12 min
·
I 90
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15; I 90
85 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
I 15; I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 90 Business
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 90 Business
Toward North 7th Avenue
9
Turn right onto I 90 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Avenue
10
Turn left onto West Peach Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Peach Street
11
Turn right onto North Willson Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Willson Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
North Willson Avenue
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54 miles from Anaconda, MT, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.5 miles.
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 24 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54 miles or 54m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bozeman, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Anaconda, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anaconda, MT
This is one driving day of about 108 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Anaconda, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 15 for about 84.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54 miles from Anaconda, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 15 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 106.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Ash Street
Turn left onto Ash Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MT 1 / East Park Avenue
Turn left onto MT 1 / East Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
7.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
21.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 15; I 90
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15; I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
106.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
|
I 90 Business
Take the exit onto I 90 Business toward North 7th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward North 7th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.11 one way
$34.23 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $17.94 | $35.88 |
| premium | $4.53 | $19.27 | $38.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.85 | $47.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.34 | $5.18 |
| Efficient EV | 27 | 0 | $9.45 | $4.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.12 | $6.91 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bozeman, MT
Morning in Bozeman on Saturday
Local time
11:32 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Whitehall, MT
54 mi in
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
108 mi in 1h 50m, mostly highway — 84.5 mi of that is on I 15.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.5 mi on I 15.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 15 and I 90. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ash Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 50m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ash Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MT 1 / East Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving in Bozeman, MT
Full guide →Bozeman is a city in Montana's Yellowstone Country. Set in the middle of the Rocky Mountains, this college town is a place for experiencing the great outdoors around the year, and for those days the weather makes you want to stay indoors there are a number of museums and galleries to explore.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 108 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.5 miles on I 15. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through MT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Ash Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MT 1 / East Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bozeman, MT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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