How far is Hamilton, MT from Laurel, MT?
The driving distance from Hamilton, MT to Laurel, MT is about 375.1 miles (603.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gallatin County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Laurel.
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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 right
110.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
93.9 mi · 1 hr 32 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 Hamilton and Laurel.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
Keep slight right
111 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Laurel?
The road trip is about 375.1 miles (603.6 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?
Three Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.1 miles from Hamilton and 218 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.3 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 5:14 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.54 one way or $103.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near Three Forks
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 Three Forks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 261.85 mi (421.4 km).
#1 Hamilton
City in Ravalli County, Montana, United States
| Population | 5,056 |
| Coordinates | 46.2468700, -114.1603700 |
| Altitude | 1088 |
| 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: 604 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 40m |
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 | $51.54 | $103.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $56.02 | $112.04 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $60.23 | $120.46 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $71.65 | $143.31 |
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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