How far is Butte, MT from Hamilton, MT?
The driving distance from Butte, MT to Hamilton, MT is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Butte and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butte and Hamilton.
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Start on West Iron Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Iron Street
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Merge slight right
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
10.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 1: Anaconda, Opportunity, Phillipsburg
1 km · 58 sec
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Continue on Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
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Continue on East Commercial Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Commercial Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Park Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue
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Continue on Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
21.3 mi · 32 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
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Turn left onto Skalkaho Road
21 mi · 34 min · Skalkaho Road
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Continue on Skalkaho Highway
33.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Skalkaho Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1199 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Butte and Hamilton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Skalkaho Highway
Continue on Skalkaho Highway
33.1 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Butte and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Butte to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Philipsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Butte and 52.2 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.33 one way or $28.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Butte and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Philipsburg
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 Philipsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Butte and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 79.63 mi (128.16 km).
#1 Butte
Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States
| Population | 34,190 |
| Coordinates | 46.0038200, -112.5347400 |
| Altitude | 1688 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamilton
City in Ravalli County, Montana, United States
| Population | 5,056 |
| Coordinates | 46.2468700, -114.1603700 |
| Altitude | 1088 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-114.160365, 46.246838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.33 | $28.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $15.57 | $31.14 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $19.92 | $39.83 |
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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