Bozeman to Anaconda is 108.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 50 minutes via I 90 Business and I 90, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, transitioning from the Bozeman area to the Anaconda vicinity. With over 90% of the route on highways, expect a straightforward drive. Given its relatively short duration and manageable fuel cost, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.1 miles from Bozeman, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90 Business
87.4 mi
1h 28m
I 90
10.8 mi
10m
Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
7 mi
7m
North 7th Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
East Commercial Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
North Willson Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
West Peach Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 90 Business
— 87.4 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bozeman, MT and Anaconda, MT.
1
Start on North Willson Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·North Willson Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Peach Street
0.4 mi·42 sec·West Peach Street
3
Turn right onto I 90 Business
0.9 mi·1 min·North 7th Avenue
4
Turn left onto I 90 Business
87 mi·1 hr 28 min·I 90 Business
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
11 mi·10 min·I 90
Toward I 90 West: Missoula
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi·58 sec
Toward MT 1: Anaconda, Opportunity, Phillipsburg
7
Continue on MT 1
7.0 mi·7 min·Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
8
Continue on MT 1
0.7 mi·1 min·East Commercial Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
MT 1
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 50 minute drive time, you can easily complete this route in one day. Consider leaving Bozeman mid-morning to avoid early commuter traffic and arrive in Anaconda with ample daylight. Since it's a shorter drive, you have flexibility with stops; however, plan for at least one brief break during the 87.4-mile stretch on I 90 Business. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as services can be spread out on interstate segments, and budget around $17 for fuel.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.1 miles from Bozeman, MT, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.4 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 24 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.1 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anaconda, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bozeman, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bozeman, MT
This is one driving day of about 108.2 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Bozeman, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 90 Business for about 87.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 5
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 99.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|West Peach Street
Turn left onto West Peach Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|I 90 Business / North 7th Avenue
Turn right onto I 90 Business / North 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|I 90 Business
Turn left onto I 90 Business
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
89.1 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 toward I 90 West: Missoula
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90 West: Missoula
5
99.9 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward MT 1: Anaconda, Opportunity, Phillipsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.5
0
$11.36
$5.19
Efficient EV
27.1
0
$9.47
$4.33
EV Truck/SUV
43.3
0
$15.15
$6.92
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Bozeman, MT
Late night
in Bozeman on Tuesday
Local time
4:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Anaconda, MT
Late night
in Anaconda on Tuesday
Local time
4:34 AM
MDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Whitehall, MT
54 mi in
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
3 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
1h 50m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 91% of this 108.2-mile trip on highways, with the longest continuous stretch on I 90 Business covering 87.4 miles. This means most of your time will be spent on high-speed, limited-access roads. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface streets as you approach Anaconda. The predominantly highway profile suggests a focus on efficient travel rather than a winding, scenic exploration.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.4 mi on I 90 Business.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 Business and I 90. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West Peach Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bozeman, MT to Anaconda, MT is easy. At 1h 50m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West Peach Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 90 Business / North 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 90 Business): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bozeman, MT and Anaconda, MT, road signs point toward Opportunity and Phillipsburg.
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.
The longest stretch is about 87.4 miles on I 90 Business. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.4 miles (West Peach Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 90 Business / North 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 90 Business): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Anaconda, MT before heading back.
