How far is Laurel, MT from Bigfork, MT?
The driving distance from Laurel, MT to Bigfork, MT is about 416 miles (669.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 300 miles (482.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 14m.
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.
Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Bigfork.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Bigfork.
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Start on South 1st Avenue
1959 ft · 38 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Turn left
1160 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
214.3 mi · 3 hr 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
42.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Helena, Garrison
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn sharp left
32.5 mi · 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
23.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn right
82.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Turn left
4.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
889 ft · 32 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1509 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Electric Avenue
602 ft · 29 sec · Electric Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Drive
93 m · 19 sec · Grand Drive
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Turn left onto Cascade Avenue
53 m · 8 sec · Cascade Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Bigfork.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South 1st Avenue
Merge slight left
214 mi · 03h 31m
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 Laurel and Mostly Sunny near Bigfork.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Bigfork?
The road trip is about 416 miles (669.5 km) and usually takes 07h 14m 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?
Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 207.7 miles from Laurel and 208.3 miles from Bigfork.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 300 miles (482.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 116 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 $57.15 one way or $114.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 130.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel and Mostly Sunny near Bigfork.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Bigfork. Straight-line distance: 300.02 mi (482.83 km).
#1 Laurel
City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
| Population | 6,715 |
| Coordinates | 45.6691200, -108.7715300 |
| Altitude | 1006 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bigfork
City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 4,270 |
| Coordinates | 48.0632900, -114.0726100 |
| Altitude | 908 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bigfork (-114.07261, 48.06329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 670 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $57.15 | $114.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $62.11 | $124.22 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $66.78 | $133.56 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $79.45 | $158.90 |
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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