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3h 26m
Distance
206 mi
331 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
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Orchard Homes, MT
John De Leon
Bozeman, MT
John De Leon
The drive from Orchard Homes, MT to Bozeman, MT covers 206 miles and takes about 3h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway, I 15, South 14th Street West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 115.1 miles on Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.64 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
103 miles from Orchard Homes, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
The drive from Orchard Homes, MT to Bozeman, MT covers 206 miles and takes about 3h 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
2,761 ft
Total Descent
1,103 ft
Highest Point
5,352 ft
~111.6 mi in
Elevation Range
2,199 ft
Notable High Points
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 0.4 miles in near South Reserve Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 26m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (South Reserve Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Mount Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (US 12 / South 6th Street East): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto South Reserve Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 12 / South 6th Street East
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Arthur Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15; I 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway | 115.1 mi | 1h 49m |
| I 15 | 84.5 mi | 1h 24m |
| South 14th Street West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North 7th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mount Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Brooks Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| I 90 Business | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Reserve Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Orchard Homes, MT and Bozeman, MT.
Start on South 7th Street West
Turn right onto South Reserve Street
Turn left onto Mount Avenue
Continue on South 14th Street West
Continue on Mount Avenue
Turn left onto US 12
Continue on US 12
Turn right onto US 12
Turn left onto Arthur Avenue
Continue on US 12
Take the exit onto US 12
Turn left onto I 90 Bus; US 12
Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 12
Merge onto I 90; US 12; MT 200
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15; I 90
Take the exit onto I 90 Business
Turn right onto I 90 Business
Turn left onto West Peach Street
Turn right onto North Willson Avenue
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bozeman, MT than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Orchard Homes, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Orchard Homes, MT
This is one driving day of about 206 miles and 3h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103 mi from Orchard Homes, MT · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 103 miles from Orchard Homes, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 115.1 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$32.64 one way
$65.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $34.31 | $68.63 |
| premium | $4.53 | $36.73 | $73.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.77 | $91.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.8 | 0 | $21.63 | $9.89 |
| Efficient EV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.03 | $8.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.4 | 1 | $28.84 | $13.18 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Orchard Homes on Sunday
Local time
4:04 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Afternoon in Bozeman on Sunday
Local time
4:04 PM
MDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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