How far is Laurel, MT from Four Corners, MT?

The driving distance from Laurel, MT to Four Corners, MT is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
138.62 mi
02h 22m
Flight
116.65 mi
187.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.65 mi
Kilometers
187.73 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.62 mi
Kilometers
223.09 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Four Corners
Wed, May 13, 12:20 AM MDT
Return by in Laurel
Wed, May 13, 2:42 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurel
2026-05-12T21:57
Arrive Four Corners
Wed, May 13, 12:20 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurel
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
Big Timber
MT

City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States

From Laurel
69.2 mi
01h 11m
To Four Corners
69.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Four Corners.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Four Corners.

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Avenue

    1959 ft · 38 sec · South 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1160 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    126.6 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 205

    1505 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 7th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North 7th Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Huffine Lane

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Huffine Lane

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gallatin Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Gallatin Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    101 m · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Four Corners.

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 1st Avenue
127 mi · 92%
Huffine Lane
5.29 mi · 4%
Gallatin Road
2.84 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.67 mi · 1%
North 7th Avenue
1.31 mi · 1%
MT 205
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

South 1st Avenue

Merge slight left

127 mi · 02h 03m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Timber
01h 11m from Laurel
Leave By
1:46 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Laurel and Sunny near Four Corners.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Four Corners?

The road trip is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Big Timber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Laurel and 69.5 miles from Four Corners.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel and Sunny near Four Corners.

Stop Ideas Near Big Timber

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

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

BUS

Livingston, MT

49 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n
BUS

Bozeman, MT

96 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane
BUS

Billings, MT

113 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Four Corners. Straight-line distance: 116.65 mi (187.73 km).

Laurel

#1 Laurel

City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA

Population6,715
Coordinates45.6691200, -108.7715300
Altitude1006
CountryUnited States
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#2 Four Corners

Four Corners is a place in Montana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates45.6296500, -111.1860600
Altitude1475
CountryUnited States
Start: Laurel (-108.77153, 45.66912)
End: Four Corners (-111.18606, 45.62965)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.52 L · about $19.04
Round trip
$38.07
9.78 gal · 37.04 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.04 $38.07
Mid-grade $4.23 $20.69 $41.38
Premium $4.55 $22.24 $44.49
Diesel $5.41 $26.46 $52.93

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 Laurel and Four Corners. The current time is 21:57:57.

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.