Origin
Butte, MT
Late night in Butte on Saturday
Local time
5:52 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Butte, 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 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 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
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.
Butte, MT
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Bozeman, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Butte, MT to Bozeman, 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 15, North 7th Avenue, South Montana Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.2 miles on I 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
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.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 85.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 15 and North 7th Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.2 miles on I 15.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 15 and North 7th Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (La Salle Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Front Street
Turn right onto West Front Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
La Salle Street
Turn left onto La Salle Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 15; I 90
Merge onto I 15; I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
83.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
I 90 Business
Take the exit onto I 90 Business toward North 7th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward North 7th Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 15 | 82.2 mi | 1h 21m |
| North 7th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Montana Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Willson Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Peach Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 90 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Front Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 15
— 82.2 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butte, MT and Bozeman, MT.
1
Start on West Iron Street
70 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Iron Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto West Front Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Front Street
4
Turn left onto South Montana Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Montana Street
5
Turn left onto La Salle Street
292 ft
·
4 sec
·
La Salle Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
7
Merge onto I 15; I 90
82 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
I 15; I 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 90 Business
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 90 Business
Toward North 7th Avenue
9
Turn right onto I 90 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Avenue
10
Turn left onto West Peach Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Peach Street
11
Turn right onto North Willson Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Willson Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
North Willson Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.7 mi from Butte, MT · 43m into the drive
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 Butte, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 15 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.2 miles.
Arriving in Bozeman, MT
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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
Bozeman, MT
Late night in Bozeman on Saturday
Local time
5:52 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
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
2 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
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 Butte, MT to Bozeman, MT covers 85.3 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 15, North 7th Avenue, South Montana Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.7 miles from Butte, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.52 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (La Salle Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Butte, 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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