Where to stop

Best places to stop between Bozeman and Lamar Valley

The I-90, US-89 and Northeast Entrance Road drive runs about 140 miles and 3 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 35 of 140

   1. Livingston, MT

   A good first break, about 0.8 hours out of Bozeman. Stretch, refuel and grab real food.

   Hotels in LivingstonWhere to stay in Livingston

2. Mile 102 of 140

   2. Gardiner, MT

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 38 miles left to Lamar Valley.

   Hotels in GardinerWhere to stay in Gardiner

Sights worth the detour

• Wolf watching at dawn in Lamar Valley
• Bison herds along the Lamar River
• Mammoth Hot Springs terraces

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost