Origin
Manhattan, MT
Night in Manhattan on Thursday
Local time
9:31 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manhattan, MT to Bozeman, MT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manhattan, MT
Charles Parker
Bozeman, MT
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Trip Overview
Connecting Manhattan to Bozeman is a quick, 20.4-mile transit that takes roughly 23 minutes to complete. Because this journey stays entirely within the Mountain West region of Montana, you will find it serves as an ideal day trip rather than an overnight excursion. Budgeting about $3 for fuel is more than enough to cover the distance between these two towns. You will navigate via Churchill Road, North 7th Avenue, and West Peach Street to reach your destination. It is a straightforward commute that provides reliable access between these communities without the need for extensive travel planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than drifting through a monotonous interstate cruise. With a 0% highway share, this route relies exclusively on local roads, requiring you to navigate turns and intersections throughout the entire 23-minute duration. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted highway stretches, as the road profile is defined by its local, stop-and-go nature. The transition from Manhattan to Bozeman feels less like a highway transit and more like a steady, deliberate movement through the local landscape.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and North 7th Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
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 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 18.6 miles (I 90 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 90
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
18.6 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
3
18.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 90 Business / North 7th Avenue
Turn right onto I 90 Business / North 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
19.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
North Willson Avenue
Turn right onto North Willson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 17.7 mi | 18m |
| North 7th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Willson Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Peach Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Street South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Churchill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I 90 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 17.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan, MT and Bozeman, MT.
1
Start on Broadway Street South
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Broadway Street South
2
Continue on Churchill Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Churchill Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
4
Merge onto I 90
18 mi
·
18 min
·
I 90
5
Take the exit onto I 90 Business
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 90 Business
Toward North 7th Avenue
6
Turn right onto I 90 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Avenue
7
Turn left onto West Peach Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Peach Street
8
Turn right onto North Willson Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Willson Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
North Willson Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.43 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Night in Bozeman on Thursday
Local time
9:31 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 Manhattan, MT to Bozeman, MT covers 20.3 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, North 7th Avenue, North Willson Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Manhattan, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.22 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 23m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 18.6 miles (I 90 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Manhattan, MT to Bozeman, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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