How far is Denton, MT from Giltedge, MT?

The driving distance from Denton, MT to Giltedge, MT is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
56.84 mi
01h 47m
Flight
37.43 mi
60.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.43 mi
Kilometers
60.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.84 mi
Kilometers
91.48 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Giltedge
Thu, Apr 23, 11:16 AM MDT
Return by in Denton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denton
2026-04-23T09:29
Arrive Giltedge
Thu, Apr 23, 11:16 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denton
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Lewistown
MT

City in Montana, United States

From Denton
28.4 mi
00h 53m
To Giltedge
28.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Thursday

Light Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
35 mph NW
Destination
27°F
Overnight

Heavy Snow And Blowing Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
46 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Denton and Giltedge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denton and Giltedge.

  1. 1

    Start on Kierstead Street

    29 m · 9 sec · Kierstead Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    29.1 mi · 51 min · Broadway Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 191

    8.1 mi · 14 min · US Highway 191

  4. 4

    Continue on Kendall Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kendall Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Avenue North

    1629 ft · 37 sec · 1st Avenue North

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1946 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Northeast Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 87

    10.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 87

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Stillman Road

    3.6 mi · 14 min · Stillman Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 km · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Gilt Edge Road

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Gilt Edge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    104 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denton and Giltedge.

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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway Street
29.1 mi · 51%
US Highway 87
10.3 mi · 18%
US Highway 191
8.11 mi · 14%
Stillman Road
3.65 mi · 6%
Gilt Edge Road
1.9 mi · 3%
Kendall Road
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Broadway Street

Turn left onto Broadway Street

29.1 mi · 00h 51m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
37.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewistown
00h 53m from Denton
Leave By
2:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Snow leaving Denton and Heavy Snow And Blowing Snow near Giltedge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Denton to Giltedge?

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Lewistown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Denton and 28.5 miles from Giltedge.

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

The direct path is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Snow around Denton and Heavy Snow And Blowing Snow near Giltedge.

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 9.9 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 9.3 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 9.4 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 Denton and Giltedge. Straight-line distance: 37.43 mi (60.23 km).

Denton

#1 Denton

Town in Montana, United States

Population234
Coordinates47.3197000, -109.9474200
Altitude1097
CountryUnited States
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#2 Giltedge

Giltedge is a place in Montana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.1269200, -109.2021200
Altitude1377
CountryUnited States
Start: Denton (-109.94742, 47.3197)
End: Giltedge (-109.20212, 47.12692)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.59 L · about $7.82
Round trip
$15.65
4.02 gal · 15.18 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.82 $15.65
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.50 $17.01
Premium $4.55 $9.14 $18.29
Diesel $5.41 $10.88 $21.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Denton and Giltedge. The current time is 09:29:09.

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.