Thanksgiving road trip

Bozeman Airport (BZN) to Gardiner for Thanksgiving

Distance

90 mi

Driving

1.75 hrs + traffic

Halfway

Livingston

The next Thanksgiving lands on Thursday, November 26, 2026. On I-90 and US-89, the heaviest traffic usually hits the Tuesday and Wednesday before and the Sunday after. Drive Thanksgiving morning itself; roads are often the quietest of the week.

Book the halfway night early

Livingston sits about 36 miles from Bozeman Airport (BZN) and 54 miles from Gardiner. Holiday weekends sell out the rooms near the highway first.

• Stays in Livingston
• Stays in Gardiner

Along the way

• Paradise Valley along the Yellowstone River
• Chico Hot Springs detour
• Roosevelt Arch at the North Entrance

Full drive guide for this route