Bozeman to Clifton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

473.8 miles 762.5 km · straight line
568.6 miles estimated 915 km · driving distance
11h 26min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Bozeman from Clifton?

The distance from Bozeman to Clifton is 473.8 miles (762.5 km) as the crow flies. Clifton is located SSE of Bozeman. By car, the driving distance is approximately 568.6 miles, taking about 11h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Bozeman in Montana and Clifton in Colorado.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bozeman and Clifton. 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 Bozeman to Clifton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 26min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 43min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 52min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bozeman & Clifton

Quick Facts

Bozeman
45.68°N, 111.04°W
America/Denver
1461m elevation
Clifton
39.09°N, 108.45°W
America/Denver
1440m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients