How far is Bigfork, MT from Miles City, MT?
The driving distance from Bigfork, MT to Miles City, MT is about 535.1 miles (861.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 402.5 miles (647.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 09h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bigfork and Miles City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bigfork and Miles City.
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Start on Cascade Avenue
53 m · 10 sec · Cascade Avenue
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Turn right onto Grand Drive
93 m · 19 sec · Grand Drive
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Turn left onto Electric Avenue
602 ft · 31 sec · Electric Avenue
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
887 ft · 39 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn slight right onto Bridge Street
621 ft · 32 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
889 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
82.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Turn left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 141
32.5 mi · 35 min · State Highway 141
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Turn sharp right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
2539 ft · 43 sec
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Continue straight
802 ft · 14 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
45 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right
110.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
113 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
134.7 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Miles City, Jordan
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bigfork and Miles City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
135 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bigfork and Mostly Sunny near Miles City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bigfork to Miles City?
The road trip is about 535.1 miles (861.1 km) and usually takes 09h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bozeman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 287.4 miles from Bigfork and 247.6 miles from Miles City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 402.5 miles (647.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 132.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.50 one way or $147.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Bigfork and Mostly Sunny near Miles City.
Stop Ideas Near Bozeman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bozeman.
Bozeman, MT
Livingston, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bigfork and Miles City. Straight-line distance: 402.54 mi (647.82 km).
#1 Bigfork
City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 4,270 |
| Coordinates | 48.0632900, -114.0726100 |
| Altitude | 908 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Miles City
City in Custer County, Montana
| Population | 8,264 |
| Coordinates | 46.4083400, -105.8405600 |
| Altitude | 722 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-105.84056, 46.408351)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 861 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $73.50 | $147.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $79.88 | $159.76 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $85.89 | $171.77 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $102.18 | $204.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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