How far is Manhattan, MT from Miles City, MT?
The driving distance from Manhattan, MT to Miles City, MT is about 305.8 miles (492.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.6 miles (427.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m 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.
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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.
City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manhattan and Miles City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manhattan and Miles City.
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Start on Broadway Street South
1659 ft · 31 sec · Broadway Street South
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Continue on Churchill Road
1607 ft · 32 sec · Churchill Road
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Take the ramp left
1232 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
167 mi · 2 hr 48 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 Manhattan and Miles City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Churchill Road
Merge slight left
167 mi · 02h 48m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Manhattan and Chance Rain Showers near Miles City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manhattan to Miles City?
The road trip is about 305.8 miles (492.1 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.7 miles from Manhattan and 153 miles from Miles City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.6 miles (427.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 7:38 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.01 one way or $84.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Manhattan and Chance Rain Showers near Miles City.
Stop Ideas Near Laurel
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 Laurel.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Miles City. Straight-line distance: 265.65 mi (427.52 km).
#1 Manhattan
Town in Montana
| Population | 1,917 |
| Coordinates | 45.8566000, -111.3324600 |
| Altitude | 1294 |
| 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: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $42.01 | $84.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $45.65 | $91.30 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $49.08 | $98.17 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $58.40 | $116.79 |
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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