How far is Lewistown, MT from Giltedge, MT?

The driving distance from Lewistown, MT to Giltedge, MT is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
18.7 mi
00h 41m
Flight
11.53 mi
18.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.53 mi
Kilometers
18.56 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.7 mi
Kilometers
30.09 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Giltedge
Wed, Apr 22, 9:26 PM MDT
Return by in Lewistown
Wed, Apr 22, 10:08 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewistown
2026-04-22T20:45
Arrive Giltedge
Wed, Apr 22, 9:26 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lewistown
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Grass Range
MT

Town of the United States

From Lewistown
9.3 mi
00h 20m
To Giltedge
9.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lewistown and Giltedge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewistown and Giltedge.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Avenue South

    121 m · 19 sec · 6th Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 87

    10.3 mi · 11 min · US Highway 87

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Stillman Road

    3.6 mi · 14 min · Stillman Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 km · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Gilt Edge Road

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Gilt Edge Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    104 m · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewistown and Giltedge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87
10.3 mi · 55%
Stillman Road
3.65 mi · 20%
Gilt Edge Road
1.9 mi · 10%
Northeast Main Street
1.07 mi · 6%
West Main Street
0.71 mi · 4%
6th Avenue South
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 87

Continue on US Highway 87

10.3 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grass Range
00h 20m from Lewistown
Leave By
7:08 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lewistown and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Giltedge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewistown to Giltedge?

The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grass Range is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Lewistown and 9.4 miles from Giltedge.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lewistown and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Giltedge.

Stop Ideas Near Grass Range

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Grass Range and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.3 mi away

Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center

Lewistown , MT
800 Casino Creek Dr, Lewistown, MT 59457
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Mental health service,Nursing home,Public health department
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Lewistown City Water Clerk

Lewistown , MT
305 W Watson St, Lewistown, MT 59457
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Lewistown Civic Center
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

Lewistown Civic Center

Lewistown , MT
309 5th Ave S, Lewistown, MT 59457
Rating 4.3/5 7 reviews Civic center,Archery range,Auditorium,Shooting range,Sports club,Volleyball court

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grass Range.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewistown and Giltedge. Straight-line distance: 11.53 mi (18.56 km).

Lewistown

#1 Lewistown

City in Montana, United States

Population5,905
Coordinates47.0624700, -109.4282400
Altitude1203
CountryUnited States
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#2 Giltedge

Giltedge is a place in Montana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.1269200, -109.2021200
Altitude1377
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewistown (-109.42824, 47.06247)
End: Giltedge (-109.20212, 47.12692)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.14
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.57 $5.14
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.79 $5.58
Premium $4.55 $3.00 $6.00
Diesel $5.41 $3.57 $7.14

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewistown and Giltedge. The current time is 20:45:45.

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.