Origin
Bozeman, MT
Morning in Bozeman on Saturday
Local time
6:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Bozeman, MT
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Clancy, MT
Rafael Minguet Delgado
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 .
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.
Drive Character
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?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
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
5
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.
5
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.
5
96.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
Take the ramp toward Butte
Navigation decision point
Toward Butte
5
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
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
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.
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
32 mi
·
32 min
·
I 90 Business
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward US 287: Helena, Ennis
6
Turn right onto US 287
58 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Highway 287
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto S 518
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Montana Route 518
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on S 518
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Montana Highway 518
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Butte
10
Merge onto I 15
5.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 15
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 182
Toward Clancy
12
Turn right onto Railroad Way
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Railroad Way
13
Continue on East Clancy Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Clancy Street
14
Turn right onto North Main Street
149 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Main Street
15
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.2 mi from Bozeman, MT · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.2 miles from Bozeman, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clancy, MT
The final approach into Clancy, MT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.76 | $4.92 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.97 | $4.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Clancy, MT
Morning in Clancy on Saturday
Local time
6:14 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.
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.
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.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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