How far is Four Corners, MT from Laurel, MT?

The driving distance from Four Corners, MT to Laurel, MT is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.65 mi
02h 09m
Flight
116.65 mi
187.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.65 mi
Kilometers
187.73 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.65 mi
Kilometers
218.3 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laurel
Wed, May 13, 12:41 AM MDT
Return by in Four Corners
Wed, May 13, 2:50 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Four Corners
2026-05-12T22:32
Arrive Laurel
Wed, May 13, 12:41 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM MDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Four Corners
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Big Timber
MT

City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States

From Four Corners
68.4 mi
01h 04m
To Laurel
67.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Four Corners and Laurel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Four Corners and Laurel.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    101 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gallatin Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Gallatin Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Huffine Lane

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Huffine Lane

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 59 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Babcock Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Babcock Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 11th Avenue

    11 m · 7 sec · South 11th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Babcock Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Babcock Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wallace Avenue

    109 m · 14 sec · South Wallace Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1723 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 212, US 310: Laurel, Red Lodge

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1 km · 59 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Four Corners and Laurel.

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
125 mi · 92%
Huffine Lane
5.28 mi · 4%
Gallatin Road
2.84 mi · 2%
West Babcock Street
1.82 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.71 mi · 1%
US 212
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Continue straight

93.9 mi · 01h 32m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Timber
01h 04m from Four Corners
Leave By
2:12 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Four Corners and Sunny near Laurel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Four Corners to Laurel?

The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Big Timber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Four Corners and 67.3 miles from Laurel.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.65 one way or $37.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Four Corners and Sunny near Laurel.

Stop Ideas Near Big Timber

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

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

BUS

Livingston, MT

49 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n
BUS

Bozeman, MT

96 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane
BUS

Billings, MT

113 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Four Corners and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 116.65 mi (187.73 km).

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#1 Four Corners

Four Corners is a place in Montana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.6296500, -111.1860600
Altitude1475
CountryUnited States
Laurel

#2 Laurel

City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA

Population6,715
Coordinates45.6691200, -108.7715300
Altitude1006
CountryUnited States
Start: Gallatin Road (-111.196859, 45.629715)
End: South 1st Avenue (-108.771477, 45.669116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.12 L · about $18.65
Round trip
$37.29
9.58 gal · 36.24 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.65 $37.29
Mid-grade $4.23 $20.27 $40.53
Premium $4.55 $21.79 $43.58
Diesel $5.41 $25.92 $51.85

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Four Corners and Laurel. The current time is 22:32:54.

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.