Bozeman to Glacier Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1367 miles 2200 km · straight line
1640.4 miles estimated 2640 km · driving distance
33h 0min estimated drive time
$158 - $194 estimated fuel cost
~3h 15min flight time
319° NW bearing direction

How far is Bozeman from Glacier Bay?

The distance from Bozeman to Glacier Bay is 1367 miles (2200 km) as the crow flies. Glacier Bay is located NW of Bozeman. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1640.4 miles, taking about 33h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 15min. Both are located in United States — Bozeman in Montana and Glacier Bay in Alaska.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bozeman and Glacier Bay. 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 Glacier Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 0min $158 - $194 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 36min $131–$246* Budget
Train ~42h 54min $197–$574* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bozeman & Glacier Bay

Quick Facts

Bozeman
45.68°N, 111.04°W
America/Denver
1461m elevation
Glacier Bay
58.50°N, 136.00°W
America/Anchorage
4663m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 456 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 114 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients