How far is Lame Deer, MT from Miles City, MT?
The driving distance from Lame Deer, MT to Miles City, MT is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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 01h 44m.
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.
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lame Deer and Miles City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lame Deer and Miles City.
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Start on the route
85 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Cheyenne Avenue
2522 ft · 43 sec · Cheyenne Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 39
50.6 mi · 1 hr 15 min · State Highway 39
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Take the ramp right
2012 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
47.3 mi · 47 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 Lame Deer and Miles City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 39
Continue on State Highway 39
50.6 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Lame Deer and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Miles City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lame Deer to Miles City?
The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Lame Deer and 51.3 miles from Miles City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.05 one way or $28.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Lame Deer and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Miles City.
Stop Ideas Near Forsyth
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 Forsyth.
Miles City, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lame Deer and Miles City. Straight-line distance: 67.2 mi (108.14 km).
#1 Lame Deer
Center for the Northern Cheyenne Nation
| Population | 2,052 |
| Coordinates | 45.6230500, -106.6667000 |
| Altitude | 1014 |
| 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: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $14.05 | $28.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $15.27 | $30.55 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $16.42 | $32.84 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $19.54 | $39.07 |
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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