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

The driving distance from Eureka, MT to Miles City, MT is about 589.3 miles (948.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 461.2 miles (742.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
589.32 mi
09h 58m
Flight
461.24 mi
742.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
461.24 mi
Kilometers
742.29 km
Flight Time
00h 55m

Driving Distance

Road route
589.32 mi
Kilometers
948.42 km
Drive Time
09h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miles City
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM MDT
Return by in Eureka
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eureka
2026-04-22T21:07
Arrive Miles City
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM MDT
Route Timing
09h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:59 PM to 5:29 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
4:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eureka
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
Belt
MT

Town of the United States

From Eureka
292.6 mi
04h 59m
To Miles City
296.7 mi
04h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
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 Eureka and Miles City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    30 m · 6 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dewey Avenue

    600 ft · 21 sec · Dewey Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    50.1 mi · 56 min · Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Parkhill Drive

    110 m · 21 sec · Parkhill Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    972 ft · 48 sec · West 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Karrow Avenue

    111 m · 14 sec · Karrow Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Spokane Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Spokane Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on US 93 South

    2584 ft · 56 sec · US 93 South

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue on US 2

    1.6 km · 1 min · US 2

  12. 12

    Continue on 9th Street

    2 mi · 5 min · 9th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US 2

    3 mi · 4 min · US 2

  14. 14

    Continue on US Route 2

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 31 min · US Route 2

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 1st Street Southwest

    526 ft · 19 sec · 1st Street Southwest

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto 1st Street Southwest

    33 m · 2 sec · 1st Street Southwest

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Main Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Avenue South

  21. 21

    Continue on United States Route 89

    16.8 mi · 19 min · United States Route 89

  22. 22

    Continue on 1st Road Southeast

    14.7 mi · 16 min · 1st Road Southeast

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.9 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

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

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    9.5 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Central Avenue West

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West

  28. 28

    Continue on First Avenue North Bridge

    1055 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge

  29. 29

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 14th Street North

    1.3 km · 1 min · 14th Street North

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue South

    22.6 mi · 25 min · 10th Avenue South

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    68 m · 3 sec

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout

    1606 ft · 21 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Truck Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Truck Bypass

  37. 37

    Continue on 1st Avenue North

    1629 ft · 37 sec · 1st Avenue North

  38. 38

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1946 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  39. 39

    Continue on Northeast Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Main Street

  40. 40

    Continue on US Highway 87

    126.8 mi · 2 hr 16 min · US Highway 87

  41. 41

    Turn right

    82.6 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2357 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eureka 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
43 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87
127 mi · 22%
US Route 2
83.9 mi · 14%
Riverside Drive
50.1 mi · 9%
10th Avenue South
37.6 mi · 6%
United States Route 89
16.8 mi · 3%
1st Road Southeast
14.7 mi · 2%
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
09h 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+128.1 mi
461.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belt
04h 59m from Eureka
Leave By
4:02 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 589.3 miles (948.4 km) and usually takes 09h 58m 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?

Belt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 292.6 miles from Eureka and 296.7 miles from Miles City.

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

The direct path is about 461.2 miles (742.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.1 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 $80.97 one way or $161.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 184.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eureka and Miles City. Straight-line distance: 461.24 mi (742.29 km).

Eureka

#1 Eureka

Town in Lincoln County, Montana, United States

Population1,445
Coordinates48.8799600, -115.0535000
Altitude787
CountryUnited States
Miles City

#2 Miles City

City in Custer County, Montana

Population8,264
Coordinates46.4083400, -105.8405600
Altitude722
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-115.053438, 48.879791)
End: Main Street (-105.84056, 46.408351)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 948 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.8 gal
78.72 L · about $80.97
Round trip
$161.95
41.6 gal · 157.44 L
Estimated CO2
184.8 kg one way
Round trip: 369.7 kg / 815 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $80.97 $161.95
Mid-grade $4.23 $88.00 $176.01
Premium $4.55 $94.62 $189.24
Diesel $5.41 $112.57 $225.14

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 Eureka and Miles City. The current time is 21:07:32.

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.