How far is Hamilton, MT from Butte, MT?
The driving distance from Hamilton, MT to Butte, MT is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Butte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Butte.
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Start on West Main Street
1199 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto Skalkaho Highway
33.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Skalkaho Highway
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Continue on Skalkaho Road
21 mi · 34 min · Skalkaho Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
21.3 mi · 31 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
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Continue on West Park Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · West Park Avenue
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Continue on Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
6.9 mi · 7 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on City Center
2 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Iron Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Butte.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Skalkaho Highway
Turn left onto Skalkaho Highway
33.1 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Butte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Butte?
The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Philipsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Hamilton and 52.2 miles from Butte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 1:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.33 one way or $28.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Butte.
Stop Ideas Near Philipsburg
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 Philipsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Butte. Straight-line distance: 79.63 mi (128.16 km).
#1 Hamilton
City in Ravalli County, Montana, United States
| Population | 5,056 |
| Coordinates | 46.2468700, -114.1603700 |
| Altitude | 1088 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Butte
Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States
| Population | 34,190 |
| Coordinates | 46.0038200, -112.5347400 |
| Altitude | 1688 |
| Country | United States |
End: Butte (-112.53474, 46.00382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $14.33 | $28.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $15.57 | $31.14 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $19.92 | $39.83 |
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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