Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
60.8 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
The drive from Big Timber, MT to Bozeman, MT covers 60.8 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 1st Avenue, Big Timber Loop Road, Bear Canyon Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.26 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
30.4 miles from Big Timber, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 60.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 1st Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Big Timber Loop Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bear Canyon Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Moffit Gulch Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Frontage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Willson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Big Timber, MT and Bozeman, MT.
Start on McLeod Street
Turn right onto West 1st Avenue
Continue on Big Timber Loop Road
Turn left
Take the ramp right
Merge slight right
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward Bear Canyon Road
Turn right onto Moffit Gulch Road
Turn left onto Frontage Road
Continue on East Main Street
Turn right onto North Willson Avenue
Arrive at your 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 60.8 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.4 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bozeman, MT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Big Timber, 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 Big Timber, MT
This is one driving day of about 60.8 miles and 1h 2m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.4 mi from Big Timber, MT · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 60.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Big Timber, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$8.26 one way
$16.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $9.22 | $18.43 |
| premium | $4.15 | $9.93 | $19.87 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $8.98 | $17.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.51 | $3.89 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Big Timber on Saturday
Local time
4:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Bozeman on Saturday
Local time
4:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
32°F
Livingston, MT
30 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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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