How far is Miles City, MT from Anaconda, MT?
The driving distance from Miles City, MT to Anaconda, MT is about 393.8 miles (633.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 339.6 miles (546.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 19m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.
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.
Town in Stillwater County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miles City and Anaconda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miles City and Anaconda.
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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
112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
113.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
10.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 1: Anaconda, Opportunity, Phillipsburg
1 km · 58 sec
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Continue on Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
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Continue on East Commercial Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Commercial Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Commercial Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miles City and Anaconda.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Miles City and Sunny near Anaconda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miles City to Anaconda?
The road trip is about 393.8 miles (633.8 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 196.5 miles from Miles City and 197.3 miles from Anaconda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 339.6 miles (546.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 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 $54.11 one way or $108.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 123.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Miles City and Sunny near Anaconda.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miles City and Anaconda. Straight-line distance: 339.64 mi (546.59 km).
#1 Miles City
City in Custer County, Montana
| Population | 8,264 |
| Coordinates | 46.4083400, -105.8405600 |
| Altitude | 722 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anaconda
Town in Montana
| Population | 9,417 |
| Coordinates | 46.1285400, -112.9422600 |
| Altitude | 1601 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anaconda (-112.94226, 46.12854)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 634 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 54m |
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 | $54.11 | $108.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $58.81 | $117.62 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $63.23 | $126.46 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $75.23 | $150.45 |
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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