How far is Laurel, MT from Glendive, MT?
The driving distance from Laurel, MT to Glendive, MT is about 237 miles (381.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Rosebud county seat and river town near Yellowstone River
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Glendive.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Glendive.
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Start on South 1st Avenue
1 km · 56 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Turn left
19.1 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
212.2 mi · 3 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 16: Glendive, Sidney
1422 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
2954 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Towne Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Towne Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Merrill Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Glendive.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
212 mi · 03h 33m
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 Glendive.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Glendive?
The road trip is about 237 miles (381.4 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?
Forsyth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Laurel and 118.7 miles from Glendive.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:52 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.55 one way or $65.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel and Sunny near Glendive.
Stop Ideas Near Forsyth
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 Forsyth.
Miles City, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Glendive. Straight-line distance: 217.38 mi (349.84 km).
#1 Laurel
City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
| Population | 6,715 |
| Coordinates | 45.6691200, -108.7715300 |
| Altitude | 1006 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glendive
City in Montana
| Population | 4,878 |
| Coordinates | 47.1052900, -104.7124600 |
| Altitude | 629 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glendive (-104.71246, 47.10529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $32.55 | $65.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $35.37 | $70.74 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $38.03 | $76.06 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $45.24 | $90.49 |
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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