How far is Malta, MT from Miles City, MT?
The driving distance from Malta, MT to Miles City, MT is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165 miles (265.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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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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 Malta and Miles City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malta and Miles City.
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Start on Central Avenue South
137 m · 8 sec · Central Avenue South
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Turn right onto North 1st Street East
29.6 mi · 34 min · North 1st Street East
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
11.2 mi · 13 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
29.9 mi · 34 min · 1st Avenue North
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Continue on Highway 2 East
30.1 mi · 34 min · Highway 2 East
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
18.1 mi · 21 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue North
111 m · 6 sec · 4th Avenue North
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Continue on 3rd Avenue
1003 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Anaconda Street
963 ft · 22 sec · Anaconda Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Avenue
75 m · 6 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 13
46.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min · State Highway 13
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Turn left onto B Avenue
46.3 mi · 51 min · B Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Towne Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Towne Street
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Take the ramp straight
569 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left
68.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1047 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Drive East
1.6 mi · 3 min · Valley Drive East
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
17 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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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 Malta and Miles City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Towne Street
Keep slight left
68.9 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Malta and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Miles City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Malta to Miles City?
The road trip is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Richey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.6 miles from Malta and 104.3 miles from Miles City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165 miles (265.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.9 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.34 one way or $68.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Malta and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Miles City.
Stop Ideas Near Richey
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 Richey.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malta and Miles City. Straight-line distance: 165.01 mi (265.55 km).
#1 Malta
City in Montana, US
| Population | 1,843 |
| Coordinates | 48.3597200, -107.8742800 |
| Altitude | 687 |
| 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: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $3.89 | $34.34 | $68.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $37.32 | $74.63 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $40.12 | $80.24 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $47.73 | $95.47 |
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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