How far is Cut Bank, MT from Miles City, MT?

The driving distance from Cut Bank, MT to Miles City, MT is about 424.8 miles (683.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 339.3 miles (546 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 06m 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
424.81 mi
07h 03m
Flight
339.26 mi
545.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
339.26 mi
Kilometers
545.99 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
424.81 mi
Kilometers
683.66 km
Drive Time
07h 03m

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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 07h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miles City
Tue, Jun 2, 9:30 AM MDT
Return by in Cut Bank
Tue, Jun 2, 4:34 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cut Bank
2026-06-02T02:27
Arrive Miles City
Tue, Jun 2, 9:30 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:03 PM to 2:33 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
9:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cut Bank
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
Lewistown
MT

City in Montana, United States

From Cut Bank
211.6 mi
03h 31m
To Miles City
213.1 mi
03h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Tuesday

Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
22 to 25 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cut Bank and Miles City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    22.4 mi · 25 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Great Falls

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    81.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Central Avenue West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West

  6. 6

    Continue on First Avenue North Bridge

    1055 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 14th Street North

    1.3 km · 1 min · 14th Street North

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    22.6 mi · 25 min · 10th Avenue South

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    68 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    1606 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Truck Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Truck Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    1629 ft · 37 sec · 1st Avenue North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1946 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Northeast Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 87

    126.8 mi · 2 hr 16 min · US Highway 87

  19. 19

    Turn right

    82.6 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2357 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cut Bank 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87
127 mi · 30%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
81.2 mi · 19%
10th Avenue South
37.6 mi · 9%
East Main Street
22.7 mi · 5%
Truck Bypass
2.61 mi · 1%
1st Avenue North
1.56 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 87

Continue on US Highway 87

127 mi · 02h 16m

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
07h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.5 mi
339.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewistown
03h 31m from Cut Bank
Leave By
9:54 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Cut Bank 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 Cut Bank to Miles City?

The road trip is about 424.8 miles (683.7 km) and usually takes 07h 03m 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?

Lewistown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.6 miles from Cut Bank and 213.1 miles from Miles City.

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

The direct path is about 339.3 miles (546 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.5 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 $58.36 one way or $116.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Cut Bank and Mostly Sunny near Miles City.

Stop Ideas Near Lewistown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lewistown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 1.2 mi away

Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center

Lewistown , MT
800 Casino Creek Dr, Lewistown, MT 59457
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Mental health service,Nursing home,Public health department
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 0.7 mi away

Lewistown City Water Clerk

Lewistown , MT
305 W Watson St, Lewistown, MT 59457
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Lewistown Civic Center
Nearby stop 0.8 mi away

Lewistown Civic Center

Lewistown , MT
309 5th Ave S, Lewistown, MT 59457
Rating 4.3/5 7 reviews Civic center,Archery range,Auditorium,Shooting range,Sports club,Volleyball court

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cut Bank and Miles City. Straight-line distance: 339.26 mi (545.99 km).

Cut Bank

#1 Cut Bank

City in Glacier County, Montana, United States

Population3,019
Coordinates48.6330400, -112.3261600
Altitude1151
CountryUnited States
Miles City

#2 Miles City

City in Custer County, Montana

Population8,264
Coordinates46.4083400, -105.8405600
Altitude722
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-112.326331, 48.632914)
End: Main Street (-105.84056, 46.408351)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 684 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.99 gal
56.74 L · about $58.36
Round trip
$116.71
29.98 gal · 113.48 L
Estimated CO2
133.2 kg one way
Round trip: 266.4 kg / 587 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $58.36 $116.71
Mid-grade $4.23 $63.42 $126.85
Premium $4.55 $68.19 $136.38
Diesel $5.41 $81.13 $162.25

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Cut Bank and Miles City. The current time is 02:27:42.

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.