Trip from Bozeman, MT to Clancy, MT

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

102.5 mi

165 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

10 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 46m ★

6 AM

1h 54m

8 AM

2h 11m

10 AM

2h 0m

12 PM

1h 58m

3 PM

2h 1m

5 PM

2h 10m

8 PM

1h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city and the county seat of Gallatin County, Montana, United States

Bozeman, MT

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Clancy, MT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bozeman, MT to Clancy, MT covers 102.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 287, I 90 Business, I 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.1 miles on Highway 287. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.24 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

51.2 miles from Bozeman, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 287	58.1 mi	1h 4m
I 90 Business	31.8 mi	32m
I 15	5.1 mi	4m
Montana Highway 518	3.3 mi	4m
Montana Route 518	1.2 mi	1m
North 7th Avenue	0.9 mi	1m
North Willson Avenue	0.4 mi	1m
West Peach Street	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Highway 287 — 58.1 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bozeman, MT and Clancy, MT.

Start on North Willson Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Willson Avenue

Turn left onto West Peach Street

0.4 mi · 42 sec · West Peach Street

Turn right onto I 90 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · North 7th Avenue

Turn left onto I 90 Business

32 mi · 32 min · I 90 Business

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward US 287: Helena, Ennis

Turn right onto US 287

58 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Highway 287

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto S 518

1.2 mi · 1 min · Montana Route 518

Use the left lane.

Continue on S 518

3.3 mi · 4 min · Montana Highway 518

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward Butte

Merge onto I 15

5.1 mi · 4 min · I 15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 182 Toward Clancy

Turn right onto Railroad Way

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Railroad Way

Continue on East Clancy Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · East Clancy Street

Turn right onto North Main Street

149 ft · 4 sec · North Main Street

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

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 51.2 miles from Bozeman, MT, or about 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.1 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 23 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.2 miles or 55m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clancy, MT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bozeman, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bozeman, MT

This is one driving day of about 102.5 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Bozeman, MT.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Highway 287 for about 58.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Townsend, MT

51 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

Manhattan, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Townsend, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.2 miles from Bozeman, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Dave's Sushi

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bozeman, Montana

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14065561351

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Bacchus Pub

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bozeman, Montana

0 mi

Sweet Chili Asian Bistro

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bozeman, Montana

0.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bozeman, Montana

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+14065861212

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Rockford Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bozeman, Montana

0.1 mi

Nexus Drive Up Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bozeman, Montana

0.4 mi

Dave's Sushi

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+14065561351

Visit website

Bacchus Pub

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $20 to $30

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14064041996

Visit website

Sweet Chili Asian Bistro

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14065821188

Visit website

Western Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14065870436

Visit website

MacKenzie River Pizza Co.

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14065870055

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Montana Ale Works

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+14065877700

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Rowan Coffee Roasters

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14062198599

Visit website

Mountain Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 95.1

Montana City, Montana

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+14064222985

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484262

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bozeman, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18884672669

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 14.6

Belgrade, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 33.4 and 101.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

33.4 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward US 287: Helena, Ennis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 287: Helena, Ennis

33.7 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 287 / Highway 287

Turn right onto US 287 / Highway 287

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

91.9 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | S 518 / Montana Route 518

Turn left onto S 518 / Montana Route 518

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

96.4 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the ramp toward Butte

Navigation decision point

Toward Butte

101.8 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward Clancy

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 182 Toward Clancy

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.24 one way

$32.49 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$17.03	$34.05
premium	$4.53	$18.28	$36.57
diesel	$5.61	$22.63	$45.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Belgrade, Montana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Rivian Adventure Network

Bozeman, Montana

Rivian

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Bozeman, Montana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Bozeman, Montana

Other

1 DCFC

EV Charging Station

Belgrade, Montana

Other

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Bozeman, Montana

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bozeman, Montana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Bozeman, Montana

Blink

1 DCFC

Blink: 4 Tesla: 2 Other: 2 Rivian: 1 ChargePoint: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.8	$10.76	$4.92
Efficient EV	25.6	$8.97	$4.10
EV Truck/SUV	41	$14.35	$6.56

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bozeman, MT

Morning in Bozeman on Saturday

Local time

11:19 AM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clancy, MT

Morning in Clancy on Saturday

Local time

11:19 AM

MDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

72°F

Townsend, MT

51 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

22 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 54m 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?

This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 102.5 miles, with most of the trip on Highway 287 and I 90 Business. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.1 miles on Highway 287.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 287 is the longest continuous segment at about 58.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Highway 287 and I 90 Business. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 33.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bozeman, MT to Clancy, MT is easy. At 1h 54m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 33.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.7 miles (US 287 / Highway 287): Lane positioning matters here; at 91.9 miles (S 518 / Montana Route 518): Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bozeman, MT and Clancy, MT, road signs point toward Ennis and Butte.

Ennis

33.4 mi in | ~35m

Butte

96.4 mi in | ~1h 46m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 102.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bozeman, MT to Clancy, MT covers 102.5 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 287, I 90 Business, I 15. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 51.2 miles from Bozeman, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.24 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 Bozeman, MT to Clancy, MT is easy. At 1h 54m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Between Bozeman, MT and Clancy, MT, road signs point toward Ennis and Butte.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Bozeman, MT to Clancy, MT

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Dave's Sushi

Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot

Dave's Sushi

Bacchus Pub

Sweet Chili Asian Bistro

Western Café

MacKenzie River Pizza Co.

Montana Ale Works

RSVP Motel

Pakeezah Authentic Indian Restaurant

Wild Joe*s Coffee Spot

Rockford Coffee

Nexus Drive Up Coffee

Treeline Coffee Roasters

Roly-Poly Coffee Co.

Studio Coffee Roasters

Rowan Coffee Roasters

Mountain Coffee House

Tesla Supercharger

Rivian Adventure Network

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EV Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bozeman, MT

Clancy, MT

Same local time

22 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 54m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the trip from Bozeman, MT to Clancy, MT?

What are the main roads on this route?

Is this a good same-day trip?

Where should I stop halfway?

How much does gas cost for this trip?

What is the best time to leave?

How hard is the drive from Bozeman, MT to Clancy, MT?

Where does this route get tricky?

What towns show up on signs driving from Bozeman, MT to Clancy, MT?

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