Origin
Belgrade, MT
Night in Belgrade on Saturday
Local time
10:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belgrade, MT to Bozeman, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
10.5 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belgrade, MT
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Bozeman, MT
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Trip Overview
This quick 10.5-mile drive from Belgrade to Bozeman, Montana, will only take about 15 minutes, making it an ideal segment for a single day trip. You'll primarily be on I-90, with some time on North 7th Avenue and Airway Boulevard as you reach Bozeman. Given the short distance and minimal fuel cost of around $2, there's no need to split this journey into an overnight stay. This straightforward route keeps you within the Mountain West region, offering a simple transition between two nearby Montana towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| North 7th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Airway Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Willson Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Peach Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 90 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 6.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belgrade, MT and Bozeman, MT.
1
Start on MT 205
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on MT 205
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Frontage Road
3
Turn right onto Airway Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Airway Boulevard
4
Enter roundabout onto Airway Boulevard
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
Airway Boulevard
5
Continue on Airway Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Airway Boulevard
6
Enter roundabout
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
7
Continue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
8
Merge onto I 90
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
I 90
9
Take the exit onto I 90 Business
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 90 Business
Toward North 7th Avenue
10
Turn right onto I 90 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Avenue
11
Turn left onto West Peach Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Peach Street
12
Turn right onto North Willson Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Willson Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
North Willson Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 10.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Airway Boulevard
Turn right onto Airway Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Airway Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Airway Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
8.7 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
North Willson Avenue
Turn right onto North Willson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.33 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Saturday
Local time
10:35 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
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
15m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this short hop, with 68% of the route on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.9 miles along I-90, providing a consistent pace. While largely highway, the inclusion of North 7th Avenue and Airway Boulevard as you approach Bozeman introduces a slight shift in character, moving from open highway to more urban-influenced roads. It's a drive that emphasizes efficiency over scenic detours.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.9 miles in near Airway Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Airway Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Airway Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Arriving in Bozeman, MT
Full guide →Bozeman is a city in Montana's Yellowstone Country. Set in the middle of the Rocky Mountains, this college town is a place for experiencing the great outdoors around the year, and for those days the weather makes you want to stay indoors there are a number of museums and galleries to explore.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 10.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through MT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (Airway Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Airway Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bozeman, MT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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