How far is Hardin, MT from Miles City, MT?

The driving distance from Hardin, MT to Miles City, MT is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (156 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.53 mi
01h 56m
Flight
96.9 mi
155.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.9 mi
Kilometers
155.95 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.53 mi
Kilometers
190.76 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miles City
Tue, May 12, 9:52 PM MDT
Return by in Hardin
Tue, May 12, 11:48 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hardin
2026-05-12T19:55
Arrive Miles City
Tue, May 12, 9:52 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hardin
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
Hysham
MT

Town in Montana, United States

From Hardin
59.2 mi
00h 58m
To Miles City
59.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hardin and Miles City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hardin and Miles City.

  1. 1

    Start on North Crawford Avenue

    2725 ft · 2 min · North Crawford Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Crawford Avenue

    1415 ft · 28 sec · North Crawford Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    823 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    28.7 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1208 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    85.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Miles City, Jordan

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hardin and Miles City.

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
8 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Crawford Avenue
115 mi · 97%
I 94 Business
3.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Crawford Avenue

Merge slight left

85.1 mi · 01h 27m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hysham
00h 58m from Hardin
Leave By
2:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hardin 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 Hardin to Miles City?

The road trip is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Hysham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Hardin and 59.3 miles from Miles City.

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

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (156 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 2:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.27 one way or $32.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hardin and Sunny near Miles City.

Stop Ideas Near Hysham

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

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

BUS

Miles City, MT

107 mi away
1019 Main Street
BUS

Billings, MT

113 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hardin and Miles City. Straight-line distance: 96.9 mi (155.95 km).

Hardin

#1 Hardin

City in Big Horn County, Montana, United States of America

Population3,705
Coordinates45.7324800, -107.6120300
Altitude886
CountryUnited States
Miles City

#2 Miles City

City in Custer County, Montana

Population8,264
Coordinates46.4083400, -105.8405600
Altitude722
CountryUnited States
Start: North Crawford Avenue (-107.611929, 45.732479)
End: Main Street (-105.84056, 46.408351)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.83 L · about $16.27
Round trip
$32.55
8.36 gal · 31.66 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.27 $32.55
Mid-grade $4.23 $17.69 $35.37
Premium $4.55 $19.01 $38.03
Diesel $5.41 $22.62 $45.24

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 Hardin and Miles City. The current time is 19:55:11.

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.