How far is Laurel, MT from Butte, MT?
The driving distance from Laurel, MT to Butte, MT is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City and the county seat of Park County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Butte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Butte.
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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
209.3 mi · 3 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Montana Street
1321 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto South Montana Street
2889 ft · 57 sec · South Montana Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
1173 ft · 38 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1088 ft · 27 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Iron Street
21 m · 3 sec · West Iron Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Iron Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Butte.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South 1st Avenue
Merge slight left
209 mi · 03h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Laurel and Sunny near Butte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Butte?
The road trip is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Laurel and 105.8 miles from Butte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.00 one way or $58.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel and Sunny near Butte.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
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 Livingston.
Livingston, MT
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Butte. Straight-line distance: 182.61 mi (293.88 km).
#1 Laurel
City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
| Population | 6,715 |
| Coordinates | 45.6691200, -108.7715300 |
| Altitude | 1006 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Butte
Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States
| Population | 34,190 |
| Coordinates | 46.0038200, -112.5347400 |
| Altitude | 1688 |
| Country | United States |
End: Butte (-112.53474, 46.00382)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $29.00 | $58.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $31.52 | $63.04 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $33.89 | $67.78 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $40.32 | $80.64 |
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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