How far is Miles City, MT from Absarokee, MT?
The driving distance from Miles City, MT to Absarokee, MT is about 200.6 miles (322.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Big Horn County, Montana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miles City and Absarokee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miles City and Absarokee.
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Start on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp straight
20 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right
1487 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
135.4 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
43.9 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 78: Columbus
1664 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pike Avenue
1140 ft · 44 sec · East Pike Avenue
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Turn left onto Pratten Street
675 ft · 23 sec · Pratten Street
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Continue on State Highway 78
13.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on North Woodard Avenue
1045 ft · 40 sec · North Woodard Avenue
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Turn right onto West Grove Street
35 m · 3 sec · West Grove Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Grove Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miles City and Absarokee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Merge slight left
135 mi · 02h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Miles City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Absarokee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miles City to Absarokee?
The road trip is about 200.6 miles (322.9 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Hardin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.1 miles from Miles City and 100.5 miles from Absarokee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 9:48 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.56 one way or $55.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miles City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Absarokee.
Stop Ideas Near Hardin
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 Hardin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miles City and Absarokee. Straight-line distance: 183.55 mi (295.39 km).
#1 Miles City
City in Custer County, Montana
| Population | 8,264 |
| Coordinates | 46.4083400, -105.8405600 |
| Altitude | 722 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Absarokee
Town in Montana
| Population | 1,150 |
| Coordinates | 45.5205000, -109.4429400 |
| Altitude | 1231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Absarokee (-109.44294, 45.5205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $27.56 | $55.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $29.96 | $59.91 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $32.21 | $64.41 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $38.32 | $76.63 |
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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