How far is Laurel, MT from Glasgow, MT?
The driving distance from Laurel, MT to Glasgow, MT is about 296.1 miles (476.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 01m 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 06h 30m.
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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Glasgow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Glasgow.
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Start on South 1st Avenue
1 km · 56 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Turn left
18.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
1323 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 87 East
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 87 East
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Take the exit slight right
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight left onto Roundup Road
44.4 mi · 49 min · Roundup Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left
44.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Continue straight
21.5 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
90.9 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Turn right onto North 1st Street East
40.8 mi · 47 min · North 1st Street East
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
29 mi · 33 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 6th Street North
12 m · 1 sec · 6th Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Glasgow.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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90.9 mi · 02h 15m
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 Glasgow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Glasgow?
The road trip is about 296.1 miles (476.5 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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?
Winifred is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.9 miles from Laurel and 148.2 miles from Glasgow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.5 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 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 $40.68 one way or $81.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel and Sunny near Glasgow.
Stop Ideas Near Winifred
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 Winifred.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Glasgow. Straight-line distance: 201.6 mi (324.44 km).
#1 Laurel
City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
| Population | 6,715 |
| Coordinates | 45.6691200, -108.7715300 |
| Altitude | 1006 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glasgow
Town in Montana
| Population | 3,315 |
| Coordinates | 48.1969600, -106.6367100 |
| Altitude | 638 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glasgow (-106.63671, 48.19696)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 476 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $40.68 | $81.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $44.21 | $88.43 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.54 | $95.07 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $56.56 | $113.11 |
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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