How far is Lincoln, MT from Miles City, MT?
The driving distance from Lincoln, MT to Miles City, MT is about 406.4 miles (654 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 326.3 miles (525.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 51m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 55m.
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 and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Miles City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Miles City.
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Start on Stemple Pass Road
19 m · 5 sec · Stemple Pass Road
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Turn right
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Montana Highway 279
8.4 mi · 10 min · Montana Highway 279
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Continue on Lincoln Road West
28.1 mi · 31 min · Lincoln Road West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Road West
36 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Road West
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Road West
34 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Road West
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Road West
2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Road West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Road East
34 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Road East
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Road East
2016 ft · 40 sec · Lincoln Road East
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Take the ramp right toward I 15 South: Helena
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
7.4 mi · 7 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 South, US 287 South: Townsend, Capitol Area
1280 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1678 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
30.2 mi · 34 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
22.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit left toward I 90 East: Billings
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
180.8 mi · 3 hr 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
134.7 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Miles City, Jordan
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Miles City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
181 mi · 03h 02m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Lincoln and Sunny near Miles City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Miles City?
The road trip is about 406.4 miles (654 km) and usually takes 06h 55m 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?
Big Timber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.5 miles from Lincoln and 186.9 miles from Miles City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 326.3 miles (525.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.1 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 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 $64.44 one way or $128.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lincoln and Sunny near Miles City.
Stop Ideas Near Big Timber
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 Big Timber.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Miles City. Straight-line distance: 326.37 mi (525.24 km).
#1 Lincoln
Situated at an elevation of 4541 feet in Lewis and Clark County, this forested community lies within western Montana's Blackfoot River Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.9549400, -112.6817100 |
| Altitude | 1384 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Miles City
City in Custer County, Montana
| Population | 8,264 |
| Coordinates | 46.4083400, -105.8405600 |
| Altitude | 722 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-105.84056, 46.408351)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 654 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.49 | $64.44 | $128.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $69.19 | $138.38 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $74.47 | $148.94 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $87.62 | $175.23 |
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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