How far is Baker, MT from Miles City, MT?

The driving distance from Baker, MT to Miles City, MT is about 78.9 miles (127 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.91 mi
01h 17m
Flight
74.2 mi
119.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.2 mi
Kilometers
119.42 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.91 mi
Kilometers
127 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miles City
Tue, May 12, 9:51 PM MDT
Return by in Baker
Tue, May 12, 11:08 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baker
2026-05-12T20:33
Arrive Miles City
Tue, May 12, 9:51 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baker
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ismay
MT

Town in Montana

From Baker
39.4 mi
00h 38m
To Miles City
39.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baker and Miles City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baker and Miles City.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street West

    100 m · 20 sec · 6th Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Drive East

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Valley Drive East

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    17 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baker and Miles City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Drive East
1.64 mi · 2%
6th Street West
1.53 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

75.8 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
74.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ismay
00h 38m from Baker
Leave By
3:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Baker and Sunny near Miles City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baker to Miles City?

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (127 km) and usually takes 01h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ismay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Baker and 39.5 miles from Miles City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.82 one way or $21.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baker and Sunny near Miles City.

Stop Ideas Near Ismay

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ismay, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ismay.

BUS

Glendive, MT

68 mi away
1302 West Towne Street
BUS

Miles City, MT

81 mi away
1019 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baker and Miles City. Straight-line distance: 74.2 mi (119.42 km).

Baker

#1 Baker

Town in Montana, United States

Population1,897
Coordinates46.3669500, -104.2846600
Altitude895
CountryUnited States
Miles City

#2 Miles City

City in Custer County, Montana

Population8,264
Coordinates46.4083400, -105.8405600
Altitude722
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street West (-104.284415, 46.366953)
End: Main Street (-105.84056, 46.408351)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.54 L · about $10.82
Round trip
$21.65
5.56 gal · 21.08 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.82 $21.65
Mid-grade $4.23 $11.76 $23.52
Premium $4.55 $12.65 $25.29
Diesel $5.41 $15.05 $30.09

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Baker and Miles City. The current time is 20:33:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.