Bozeman to The Dalles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

489.4 miles 787.6 km · straight line
587.3 miles estimated 945.1 km · driving distance
11h 49min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Bozeman from The Dalles?

The distance from Bozeman to The Dalles is 489.4 miles (787.6 km) as the crow flies. The Dalles is located W of Bozeman. By car, the driving distance is approximately 587.3 miles, taking about 11h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Bozeman in Montana and The Dalles in Oregon.

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. 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 Bozeman and The Dalles. 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 The Dalles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 49min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 11min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 14min $70–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bozeman & The Dalles

Quick Facts

Bozeman
45.68°N, 111.04°W
America/Denver
1461m elevation
The Dalles
45.59°N, 121.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
77m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients