Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
60.5 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Big Timber, MT
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Bozeman, MT
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If you are planning to travel between Big Timber and Bozeman, you are looking at a quick and straightforward 60.5-mile journey through the Mountain West. Clocking in at approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes, this stretch is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel for the entire drive, making it a very budget-friendly transit. By utilizing I-90 as your primary artery, you will transition smoothly between these two Montana hubs. Because the route is so efficient, it offers immense flexibility for your schedule, whether you are commuting or just passing through. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 53.7 mi | 51m |
| Frontage Road | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Big Timber Loop Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I 90 Business | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 1st Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Willson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Moffit Gulch Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Big Timber, MT and Bozeman, MT.
Start on McLeod Street
Turn right onto I 90 Business; US 191
Continue on I 90 Business; US 191
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 191
Take the ramp onto I 90 Business; US 191
Merge onto I 90; US 191
Continue on I 90; US 89; US 191
Continue on I 90; US 191
Take the exit
Turn right onto Moffit Gulch Road
Turn left onto Frontage Road
Continue on East Main Street
Turn right onto North Willson Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Big Timber, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto I 90 Business; US 191 / West 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto I 90 Business; US 191
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Bear Canyon Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn right onto Moffit Gulch Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto North Willson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$9.59 one way
$19.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $10.05 | $20.10 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.79 | $21.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Night in Big Timber on Saturday
Local time
10:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Bozeman on Saturday
Local time
10:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Partly Cloudy
71°F
Livingston, MT
30 mi in
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.
This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 89% of your time spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your journey on I-90, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 53.7 miles. The drive transitions from the open interstate onto the Frontage Road and finally East Main Street as you arrive at your destination. You can expect a consistent, highway-focused pace that favors efficiency over technical maneuvering. It is a predictable, steady drive that allows you to cover the distance quickly while maintaining a steady speed.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Frontage Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 90 Business; US 191 / West 1st Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m 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: near the start (I 90 Business; US 191 / West 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (I 90 Business; US 191): Navigation decision point; at 55.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
1,623 ft
Total Descent
903 ft
Highest Point
5,714 ft
~47.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,623 ft
Notable High Points
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 60.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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