Origin
Whitehall, MT
Night in Whitehall on Saturday
Local time
10:33 PM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitehall, 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 1m
Distance
59.9 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitehall, MT
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Bozeman, MT
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Whitehall and Bozeman, you are in for a quick, direct trip across the Mountain West. This 59.9-mile journey typically takes about 59 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget roughly $9 for fuel to complete the trek. By navigating via North Whitehall Street, North 7th Avenue, and West Peach Street, you can transition between these two Montana towns efficiently. Since the entire route is within the same region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere without needing to adjust for major regional shifts.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 57.4 mi | 56m |
| North 7th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Whitehall 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 |
| East 1st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 57.4 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitehall, MT and Bozeman, MT.
1
Start on East 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
East 1st Street
2
Turn right onto MT 55
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
North Whitehall Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
4
Merge onto I 90
57 mi
·
56 min
·
I 90
5
Take the exit onto I 90 Business
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 90 Business
Toward North 7th Avenue
6
Turn right onto I 90 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Avenue
7
Turn left onto West Peach Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Peach Street
8
Turn right onto North Willson Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Willson Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
North Willson Avenue
Where to Stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Whitehall, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 59.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MT 55 / North Whitehall Street
Turn right onto MT 55 / North Whitehall Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 90
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
58.2 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
North Willson Avenue
Turn right onto North Willson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.49 one way
$18.98 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.95 | $19.90 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.23 | $26.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 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 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.83 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bozeman, MT
Night in Bozeman on Saturday
Local time
10:33 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
32°F
Three Forks, MT
30 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
10 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 1m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, meaning you will rely entirely on local roads throughout the duration of your trip. The path lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, requiring you to navigate frequent turns as you progress toward your destination. You will find that the road's personality is defined by these technical sections rather than high-speed cruising. Stay alert and prepare for a drive that prioritizes local navigation over open-road momentum.
96% 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: 57.4 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and North 7th Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MT 55 / North Whitehall Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Whitehall, MT to Bozeman, MT is easy. At 1h 1m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MT 55 / North Whitehall Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,236 ft
4,071 ft
Total Climb
1,682 ft
Total Descent
1,231 ft
Highest Point
5,236 ft
~12.8 mi in
Elevation Range
1,165 ft
Notable High Points
5,236 ft at ~12.8 miles
+482 ft prominence
About the Cities
Starting in Whitehall, MT
Full guide →Whitehall Township is a suburban township near Allentown in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. The township is 64.1 miles (103.2 km) north of Philadelphia, the sixth-largest city in the United States, and 93.7 miles (150.8 km) west of New York City, the nation's largest city.
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 1m. Total distance: 59.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.4 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 0.2 miles (MT 55 / North Whitehall Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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