How far is Hamilton, MT from Miles City, MT?
The driving distance from Hamilton, MT to Miles City, MT is about 534.9 miles (860.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 396.9 miles (638.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Miles City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Miles City.
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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
113 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
134.7 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Miles City, Jordan
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Miles City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
135 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Miles City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Miles City?
The road trip is about 534.9 miles (860.8 km) and usually takes 08h 21m 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?
Big Timber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 236.7 miles from Hamilton and 298.2 miles from Miles City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 396.9 miles (638.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 138 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 $73.50 one way or $147.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Miles City.
Stop Ideas Near Big Timber
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 Big Timber.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Miles City. Straight-line distance: 396.92 mi (638.78 km).
#1 Hamilton
City in Ravalli County, Montana, United States
| Population | 5,056 |
| Coordinates | 46.2468700, -114.1603700 |
| Altitude | 1088 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Miles City
City in Custer County, Montana
| Population | 8,264 |
| Coordinates | 46.4083400, -105.8405600 |
| Altitude | 722 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-105.84056, 46.408351)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 861 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 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 | $73.50 | $147.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $79.88 | $159.76 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $85.89 | $171.77 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $102.18 | $204.36 |
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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