Bozeman to Lakeville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

868.2 miles 1397.3 km · straight line
1041.9 miles estimated 1676.8 km · driving distance
20h 58min estimated drive time
$100 - $123 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Bozeman from Lakeville?

The distance from Bozeman to Lakeville is 868.2 miles (1397.3 km) as the crow flies. Lakeville is located E of Bozeman. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1041.9 miles, taking about 20h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Bozeman in Montana and Lakeville in Minnesota.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Lakeville. 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 Lakeville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 58min $100 - $123 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 10min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~27h 15min $125–$365* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bozeman & Lakeville

Quick Facts

Bozeman
45.68°N, 111.04°W
America/Denver
1461m elevation
Lakeville
44.65°N, 93.24°W
America/Chicago
296m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 289 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients