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

The driving distance from Clancy, MT to Miles City, MT is about 382 miles (614.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
382.01 mi
06h 02m
Flight
292.59 mi
470.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
292.59 mi
Kilometers
470.88 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
382.01 mi
Kilometers
614.79 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miles City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM MDT
Return by in Clancy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clancy
2026-04-22T17:58
Arrive Miles City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clancy
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Columbus
MT

Town in Stillwater County, Montana, United States

From Clancy
193.7 mi
03h 01m
To Miles City
188.3 mi
03h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    45 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Clancy Street

    634 ft · 17 sec · East Clancy Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Railroad Way

    1868 ft · 57 sec · Railroad Way

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1483 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 518: Montana City

    1308 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Montana Highway 518

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Montana Highway 518

  8. 8

    Continue on Montana Route 518

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Montana Route 518

  9. 9

    Turn right

    862 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1678 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    30.2 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward I 90 East: Billings

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    180.8 mi · 3 hr 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark

    134.7 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Miles City, Jordan

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
181 mi · 47%
I 94 East
135 mi · 35%
Montana Route 518
59.3 mi · 16%
Railroad Way
5.68 mi · 1%
I 94 Business
3.6 mi · 1%
Montana Highway 518
3.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

181 mi · 03h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.4 mi
292.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
03h 01m from Clancy
Leave By
11:56 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clancy 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 Clancy to Miles City?

The road trip is about 382 miles (614.8 km) and usually takes 06h 02m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.7 miles from Clancy and 188.3 miles from Miles City.

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

The direct path is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.4 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 $52.48 one way or $104.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Clancy and Mostly Sunny near Miles City.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbus, 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 Columbus.

BUS

Billings, MT

60 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North
BUS

Livingston, MT

101 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clancy and Miles City. Straight-line distance: 292.59 mi (470.88 km).

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#1 Clancy

Census designated place

Population1,661
Coordinates46.4652100, -111.9863800
Altitude1293
CountryUnited States
Miles City

#2 Miles City

City in Custer County, Montana

Population8,264
Coordinates46.4083400, -105.8405600
Altitude722
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-111.986405, 46.465213)
End: Main Street (-105.84056, 46.408351)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 615 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.48 gal
51.03 L · about $52.48
Round trip
$104.96
26.96 gal · 102.06 L
Estimated CO2
119.8 kg one way
Round trip: 239.6 kg / 528 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $52.48 $104.96
Mid-grade $4.23 $57.03 $114.07
Premium $4.55 $61.32 $122.64
Diesel $5.41 $72.95 $145.91

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Clancy and Miles City. The current time is 17:58:16.

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.