Origin
Malta, MT
Afternoon in Malta on Thursday
Local time
4:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Malta, MT to Bozeman, MT
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 37m
Distance
305.8 mi
492 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 25m
★
6 AM
6h 37m
8 AM
7h 1m
10 AM
6h 46m
12 PM
6h 43m
3 PM
6h 47m
5 PM
7h 0m
8 PM
6h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Malta, MT
Elena Lyubimova
Bozeman, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Malta, MT to Bozeman, MT covers 305.8 miles and takes about 6h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue South, I 90, H Avenue Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.8 miles on Central Avenue South. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
152.9 miles from Malta, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 33m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 37m. Total distance: 305.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 37m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Malta, MT to Bozeman, MT covers 305.8 miles and takes about 6h 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Avenue South is the longest continuous segment at about 90.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 112.3 miles in near US 87; MT 200.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 37m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 112.3 miles (US 87; MT 200): Navigation decision point; at 142.9 miles (1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 160.5 miles (US 191; MT 3): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
112.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 46m in
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US 87; MT 200
Turn right onto US 87; MT 200
Navigation decision point
4
142.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 21m in
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1st Avenue North
Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
160.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 41m in
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US 191; MT 3
Turn left onto US 191; MT 3
Navigation decision point
4
201.1 mi into trip
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~4h 26m in
|
US 191 / H Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto US 191 / H Avenue Northwest
Navigation decision point
4
300.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 28m in
Take the exit toward Bear Canyon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Bear Canyon Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue South | 90.8 mi | 2h 14m |
| I 90 | 53.7 mi | 51m |
| H Avenue Northwest | 44.4 mi | 1h 7m |
| US 191 | 39.2 mi | 42m |
| US 87 | 30.6 mi | 34m |
| MT 19 | 21.5 mi | 31m |
| US Highway 87 | 14.7 mi | 15m |
| Frontage Road | 3.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue South
— 90.8 mi, about 2h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malta, MT and Bozeman, MT.
1
Start on US 191
91 mi
·
2 hr 14 min
·
Central Avenue South
2
Continue on MT 19
21 mi
·
31 min
·
MT 19
3
Turn right onto US 87; MT 200
31 mi
·
34 min
·
US 87; MT 200
4
Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
1st Avenue North
5
Continue on US 191
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Truck Bypass
6
Continue on US 87; US 191; MT 200
15 mi
·
15 min
·
US Highway 87
7
Turn left onto US 191; MT 3
39 mi
·
42 min
·
US 191; MT 3
8
Turn right onto US 12; MT 3
485 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 12; MT 3
9
Continue on US 12; US 191
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12; US 191
10
Turn left onto US 191
44 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
H Avenue Northwest
11
Continue on I 90 Business; US 191
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Big Timber Loop Road
12
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 191
403 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 90 Business; US 191
13
Take the ramp onto I 90 Business; US 191
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 90 Business; US 191
14
Merge onto I 90; US 191
27 mi
·
25 min
·
I 90; US 191
15
Continue on I 90; US 89; US 191
7.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 90; US 89; US 191
16
Continue on I 90; US 191
20 mi
·
19 min
·
I 90; US 191
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Bear Canyon Road
18
Turn right onto Moffit Gulch Road
77 ft
·
6 sec
·
Moffit Gulch Road
19
Turn left onto Frontage Road
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Frontage Road
20
Continue on East Main Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
21
Turn right onto North Willson Avenue
130 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Willson Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
North Willson Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152.9 miles from Malta, MT, or about 3h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.8 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 67 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.9 miles or 3h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bozeman, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Malta, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Malta, MT
This is one driving day of about 305.8 miles and 6h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Malta, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Central Avenue South for about 90.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 152.9 mi from Malta, MT · 3h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 152.9 miles from Malta, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Central Avenue South if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.8 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.46 one way
$96.92 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $50.79 | $101.59 |
| premium | $4.53 | $54.55 | $109.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.52 | $135.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.7 | 1 | $32.11 | $14.68 |
| Efficient EV | 76.5 | 0 | $26.76 | $12.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.3 | 1 | $42.81 | $19.57 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Bozeman on Thursday
Local time
4:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
6h 37m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Malta, MT to Bozeman, MT covers 305.8 miles and takes about 6h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue South, I 90, H Avenue Northwest. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152.9 miles from Malta, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 37m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 112.3 miles (US 87; MT 200): Navigation decision point; at 142.9 miles (1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 160.5 miles (US 191; MT 3): Navigation decision point.
The route from Malta, MT to Bozeman, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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