How far is Laurel, MT from Cut Bank, MT?
The driving distance from Laurel, MT to Cut Bank, MT is about 337.2 miles (542.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.2 miles (425.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Cut Bank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Cut Bank.
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Start on South 1st Avenue
1 km · 56 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Turn left
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Zoo Drive
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Zoo Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Zoo Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Shiloh Road
4 m · 1 sec · South Shiloh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Shiloh Road
1552 ft · 31 sec · South Shiloh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Shiloh Road
42 m · 3 sec · South Shiloh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Shiloh Road
2553 ft · 51 sec · South Shiloh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Shiloh Road
32 m · 2 sec · South Shiloh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Shiloh Road
2534 ft · 51 sec · South Shiloh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Shiloh Road
53 m · 3 sec · South Shiloh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Shiloh Road
2573 ft · 43 sec · South Shiloh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Shiloh Road
27 m · 2 sec · South Shiloh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Shiloh Road
2542 ft · 43 sec · South Shiloh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shiloh Road
43 m · 2 sec · Shiloh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Shiloh Road
2564 ft · 43 sec · Shiloh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shiloh Road
33 m · 2 sec · Shiloh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Shiloh Road
2545 ft · 43 sec · Shiloh Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shiloh Road
39 m · 2 sec · Shiloh Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Shiloh Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Shiloh Road
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Turn right onto Rimrock Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Rimrock Road
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Turn left onto Zimmerman Trail
1.6 km · 1 min · Zimmerman Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
76 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
25.5 mi · 29 min
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Continue on Iowa Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Iowa Avenue
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 14 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
45.1 mi · 51 min
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Turn right
39.2 mi · 43 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn slight right
1588 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
557 ft · 7 sec
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Continue straight
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto 57th Street South
1.5 km · 1 min · 57th Street South
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
4.3 mi · 8 min · 2nd Avenue North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Drive North
73 m · 4 sec · Park Drive North
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1070 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Continue on First Avenue North Bridge
1045 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge
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Continue on Central Avenue West
1.4 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Take the exit right
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
81.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 BUS, US 2: Shelby, Cut Bank
1641 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Roosevelt Highway
22.6 mi · 26 min · West Roosevelt Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Cut Bank.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
81.2 mi · 01h 17m
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 Sunny near Cut Bank.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Cut Bank?
The road trip is about 337.2 miles (542.6 km) and usually takes 06h 09m 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?
Stanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.3 miles from Laurel and 168.8 miles from Cut Bank.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.2 miles (425.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 73 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 $46.33 one way or $92.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel and Sunny near Cut Bank.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Cut Bank. Straight-line distance: 264.2 mi (425.19 km).
#1 Laurel
City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
| Population | 6,715 |
| Coordinates | 45.6691200, -108.7715300 |
| Altitude | 1006 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cut Bank
City in Glacier County, Montana, United States
| Population | 3,019 |
| Coordinates | 48.6330400, -112.3261600 |
| Altitude | 1151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cut Bank (-112.32616, 48.63304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 543 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $46.33 | $92.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $50.35 | $100.70 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $54.13 | $108.27 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $64.40 | $128.81 |
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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