Origin
Bozeman, MT
Afternoon in Bozeman on Saturday
Local time
1:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bozeman, MT to Butte, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
85.3 mi
137 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bozeman, MT
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Butte, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bozeman, MT to Butte, MT covers 85.3 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90 Business, North 7th Avenue, South Montana Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.5 miles on I 90 Business. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 Business | 82.5 mi | 1h 22m |
| North 7th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Montana Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Willson Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Peach Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Iron Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90 Business
— 82.5 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bozeman, MT and Butte, MT.
1
Start on North Willson Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Willson Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Peach Street
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Peach Street
3
Turn right onto I 90 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Avenue
4
Turn left onto I 90 Business
82 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 90 Business
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Montana Street
6
Turn right onto South Montana Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Montana Street
7
Turn right onto West 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 2nd Street
8
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Turn left onto West Iron Street
70 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Iron Street
10
Arrive at destination
West Iron Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.7 miles from Bozeman, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 Business if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.5 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 85.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Peach Street
Turn left onto West Peach Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 90 Business / North 7th Avenue
Turn right onto I 90 Business / North 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 90 Business
Turn left onto I 90 Business
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
85.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
85.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
West Iron Street
Turn left onto West Iron Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.52 one way
$27.03 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $14.17 | $28.34 |
| premium | $4.53 | $15.22 | $30.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.83 | $37.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.09 |
| Efficient EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.94 | $5.46 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Butte, MT
Afternoon in Butte on Saturday
Local time
1:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
54°F
Sunny
SSW 1 to 8 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
74°F
Whitehall, MT
43 mi in
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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 28m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
85.3 mi in 1h 28m, mostly highway — 82.5 mi of that is on I 90 Business.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.5 mi on I 90 Business.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 Business and North 7th Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West Peach Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bozeman, MT to Butte, MT is easy. At 1h 28m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West Peach Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 90 Business / North 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 90 Business): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 28m. Total distance: 85.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.5 miles on I 90 Business. 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: at 0.4 miles (West Peach Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 90 Business / North 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 90 Business): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Butte, 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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