Aberdeen, South Dakota to Bozeman: Road Trip Guide & Distance

606.9 miles 976.7 km · straight line
728.2 miles estimated 1172 km · driving distance
14h 39min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Aberdeen, South Dakota from Bozeman?

The distance from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Bozeman is 606.9 miles (976.7 km) as the crow flies. Bozeman is located W of Aberdeen, South Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 728.2 miles, taking about 14h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Aberdeen, South Dakota in South Dakota and Bozeman in Montana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberdeen, South Dakota and Bozeman. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Bozeman

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 39min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 35min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~19h 3min $87–$255* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aberdeen, South Dakota & Bozeman

Quick Facts

Aberdeen, South Dakota
45.46°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
397m elevation
Bozeman
45.68°N, 111.04°W
America/Denver
1461m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients