Origin
Ennis, MT
Late night in Ennis on Sunday
Local time
1:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ennis, 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
1h 15m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ennis, MT
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Bozeman, MT
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Trip Overview
Ennis to Bozeman is 52.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via Norris Road and US 287, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Montana, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. Expect a mixed drive that's straightforward and efficient, making it a great option for a short, practical journey. It's well-suited for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace or an early arrival at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Norris Road | 17.5 mi | 26m |
| US 287 | 16.4 mi | 19m |
| Montana Highway 84 | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| Huffine Lane | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| West Babcock Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| South Willson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Norris Road
— 17.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ennis, MT and Bozeman, MT.
1
Start on US 287
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn straight onto US 287
448 ft
·
15 sec
·
US 287
3
Continue on US 287
16 mi
·
19 min
·
US 287
4
Turn right onto MT 84
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Montana Highway 84
5
Continue on MT 84
18 mi
·
26 min
·
Norris Road
6
Continue on US 191; MT 84
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Huffine Lane
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 191; MT 84
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Main Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Turn right onto West Babcock Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Babcock Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto South 11th Avenue
36 ft
·
6 sec
·
South 11th Avenue
10
Turn left onto West Babcock Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Babcock Street
11
Turn left onto South Willson Avenue
502 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Willson Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
North Willson Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Ennis, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 16.4 and 52.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
16.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
MT 84 / Montana Highway 84
Turn right onto MT 84 / Montana Highway 84
Navigation decision point
4
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
West Babcock Street
Turn right onto West Babcock Street
Navigation decision point
5
52 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
South 11th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto South 11th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
52 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
West Babcock Street
Turn left onto West Babcock Street
Navigation decision point
4
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
South Willson Avenue
Turn left onto South Willson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.35 one way
$16.70 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.75 | $17.51 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 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 | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bozeman, MT
Late night in Bozeman on Sunday
Local time
1:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
32°F
Three Forks, MT
26 mi in
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
23 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
1h 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?
This 52.7-mile route offers a mixed drive, with 53% of it on highways. You'll navigate through stretches on Norris Road, US 287, and Montana Highway 84. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.5 miles on Norris Road, providing a good segment of consistent driving. The road's character shifts throughout, moving from local roads to more substantial highway travel as you approach Bozeman.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 mi on Norris Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 16.4 miles in near MT 84 / Montana Highway 84.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ennis, MT to Bozeman, MT is easy. At 1h 15m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.4 miles (MT 84 / Montana Highway 84): Navigation decision point; at 51.3 miles (West Babcock Street): Navigation decision point; at 52 miles (South 11th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 1h 15m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on Norris Road. 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 16.4 miles (MT 84 / Montana Highway 84): Navigation decision point; at 51.3 miles (West Babcock Street): Navigation decision point; at 52 miles (South 11th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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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