How far is Hamilton, MT from Sidney, MT?
The driving distance from Hamilton, MT to Sidney, MT is about 590.1 miles (949.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 482 miles (775.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 58m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Sidney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Sidney.
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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
212.2 mi · 3 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 16: Glendive, Sidney
1422 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
49 mi · 56 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Central Avenue
40 m · 2 sec · South Central Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · South Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Sidney.
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
212 mi · 03h 33m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Sidney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Sidney?
The road trip is about 590.1 miles (949.6 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?
Joliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 298.2 miles from Hamilton and 291.8 miles from Sidney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 482 miles (775.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.1 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 $93.57 one way or $187.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 185 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Mostly Cloudy near Sidney.
Stop Ideas Near Joliet
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 Joliet.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Sidney. Straight-line distance: 482.01 mi (775.72 km).
#1 Hamilton
City in Ravalli County, Montana, United States
| Population | 5,056 |
| Coordinates | 46.2468700, -114.1603700 |
| Altitude | 1088 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sidney
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 6,297 |
| Coordinates | 47.7166800, -104.1563300 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Central Avenue (-104.156325, 47.716678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 950 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.49 | $93.57 | $187.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $100.46 | $200.91 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $108.12 | $216.24 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $127.21 | $254.42 |
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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