Origin
Big Sky, MT
Morning in Big Sky on Saturday
Local time
9:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Big Sky, 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 5m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Big Sky, MT
Alex Moliski
Bozeman, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Big Sky, MT to Bozeman, MT covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gallatin Road, Lone Mountain Trail, Huffine Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.9 miles on Gallatin Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 48.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 48.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gallatin Road is the longest continuous segment at about 33.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MT 64 / Lone Mountain Trail.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Big Sky, MT to Bozeman, MT is easy. At 1h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MT 64 / Lone Mountain Trail): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (US 191 / Gallatin Road): Navigation decision point; at 41.2 miles (US 191; MT 84 / Huffine Lane): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MT 64 / Lone Mountain Trail
Turn right onto MT 64 / Lone Mountain Trail
Navigation decision point
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 191 / Gallatin Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 191 / Gallatin Road
Navigation decision point
6
41.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 191; MT 84 / Huffine Lane
Turn right onto US 191; MT 84 / Huffine Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
47.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
West Babcock Street
Turn right onto West Babcock Street
Navigation decision point
5
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
South 11th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto South 11th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Road | 33.9 mi | 41m |
| Lone Mountain Trail | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Huffine Lane | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| West Babcock Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Access | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Willson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 11th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Gallatin Road
— 33.9 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Sky, MT and Bozeman, MT.
1
Start on Access
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Access
2
Turn right onto MT 64
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Lone Mountain Trail
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 191
34 mi
·
41 min
·
Gallatin Road
4
Turn right onto US 191; MT 84
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Huffine Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 191; MT 84
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn right onto West Babcock Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Babcock Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto South 11th Avenue
36 ft
·
6 sec
·
South 11th Avenue
8
Turn left onto West Babcock Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Babcock Street
9
Turn left onto South Willson Avenue
502 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Willson Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
North Willson Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.70 one way
$15.40 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.07 | $16.15 |
| premium | $4.53 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bozeman, MT
Morning in Bozeman on Saturday
Local time
9:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
30 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Big Sky, MT to Bozeman, MT covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gallatin Road, Lone Mountain Trail, Huffine Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 miles from Big Sky, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Big Sky, MT to Bozeman, MT is easy. At 1h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MT 64 / Lone Mountain Trail): Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (US 191 / Gallatin Road): Navigation decision point; at 41.2 miles (US 191; MT 84 / Huffine Lane): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Big Sky, MT to Bozeman, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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