How far is Dillon, MT from Laurel, MT?
The driving distance from Dillon, MT to Laurel, MT is about 240.5 miles (387 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190 miles (305.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Rain And Snow Likely
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dillon and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dillon and Laurel.
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Start on South Idaho Street
982 ft · 43 sec · South Idaho Street
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Turn left onto East Helena Street
105 m · 16 sec · East Helena Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Montana Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Montana Street
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Continue straight
27.1 mi · 40 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
14.4 mi · 21 min · Main Street
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Turn straight onto Montana Highway 55
2.1 mi · 3 min · Montana Highway 55
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Continue on State Highway 55
1620 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 55
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Turn straight onto Mount Highway 55
9.6 mi · 14 min · Mount Highway 55
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Turn right onto West Legion Avenue
2124 ft · 41 sec · West Legion Avenue
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Turn left onto North Whitehall Street
2744 ft · 49 sec · North Whitehall Street
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Take the ramp right
1023 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
184.5 mi · 3 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 212, US 310: Laurel, Red Lodge
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right
1 km · 59 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dillon and Laurel.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Whitehall Street
Merge slight left
184 mi · 03h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving Dillon and Light Rain near Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dillon to Laurel?
The road trip is about 240.5 miles (387 km) and usually takes 03h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bozeman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.3 miles from Dillon and 120.2 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190 miles (305.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.05 one way or $66.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Dillon and Light Rain near Laurel.
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 Dillon and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 189.98 mi (305.75 km).
#1 Dillon
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 4,333 |
| Coordinates | 45.2163100, -112.6375200 |
| Altitude | 1555 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laurel
City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
| Population | 6,715 |
| Coordinates | 45.6691200, -108.7715300 |
| Altitude | 1006 |
| Country | United States |
End: South 1st Avenue (-108.771477, 45.669116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $33.05 | $66.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $35.92 | $71.84 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $38.62 | $77.24 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $45.95 | $91.90 |
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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