How far is Laurel, MT from Hamilton, MT?
The driving distance from Laurel, MT to Hamilton, MT is about 314.7 miles (506.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m 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 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Gallatin 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 Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Hamilton.
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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
214.3 mi · 3 hr 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
10.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 1: Anaconda, Opportunity, Phillipsburg
1 km · 58 sec
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Continue on Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
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Continue on East Commercial Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Commercial Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Park Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue
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Continue on Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
21.3 mi · 32 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
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Turn left onto Skalkaho Road
21 mi · 34 min · Skalkaho Road
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Continue on Skalkaho Highway
33.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Skalkaho Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1199 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Hamilton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South 1st Avenue
Merge slight left
214 mi · 03h 31m
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 Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 314.7 miles (506.4 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?
Three Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157 miles from Laurel and 157.6 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 $43.21 one way or $86.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel and Sunny near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Three Forks
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 Three Forks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 261.85 mi (421.4 km).
#1 Laurel
City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
| Population | 6,715 |
| Coordinates | 45.6691200, -108.7715300 |
| Altitude | 1006 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamilton
City in Ravalli County, Montana, United States
| Population | 5,056 |
| Coordinates | 46.2468700, -114.1603700 |
| Altitude | 1088 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton (-114.16037, 46.24687)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 506 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $43.21 | $86.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $46.96 | $93.93 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $50.49 | $100.99 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $60.07 | $120.15 |
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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