How far is Miles City, MT from Baker, MT?

The driving distance from Miles City, MT to Baker, MT is about 79 miles (127.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.03 mi
01h 57m
Flight
74.2 mi
119.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.2 mi
Kilometers
119.42 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.03 mi
Kilometers
127.18 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baker
Sat, Apr 18, 10:48 AM MDT
Return by in Miles City
Sat, Apr 18, 12:46 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miles City
2026-04-18T08:50
Arrive Baker
Sat, Apr 18, 10:48 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miles City
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ismay
MT

Town in Montana

From Miles City
39.4 mi
00h 58m
To Baker
39.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
46°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Miles City and Baker.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miles City and Baker.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    17 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Valley Drive East

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Valley Drive East

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 6th Street West

    100 m · 15 sec · 6th Street West

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Miles City and Baker.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Drive East
77.4 mi · 98%
6th Street West
0.06 mi
Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Valley Drive East

Continue straight

75.8 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
74.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ismay
00h 58m from Miles City
Leave By
2:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Miles City and Mostly Sunny near Baker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miles City to Baker?

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ismay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Miles City and 39.6 miles from Baker.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Miles City and Mostly Sunny near Baker.

Stop Ideas Near Ismay

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ismay, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ismay.

BUS

Glendive, MT

68 mi away
1302 West Towne Street
BUS

Miles City, MT

81 mi away
1019 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miles City and Baker. Straight-line distance: 74.2 mi (119.42 km).

Miles City

#1 Miles City

City in Custer County, Montana

Population8,264
Coordinates46.4083400, -105.8405600
Altitude722
CountryUnited States
Baker

#2 Baker

Town in Montana, United States

Population1,897
Coordinates46.3669500, -104.2846600
Altitude895
CountryUnited States
Start: Miles City (-105.84056, 46.40834)
End: Baker (-104.28466, 46.36695)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.56 L · about $10.86
Round trip
$21.72
5.58 gal · 21.12 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.86 $21.72
Mid-grade $4.23 $11.80 $23.61
Premium $4.55 $12.69 $25.38
Diesel $5.41 $15.10 $30.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Miles City and Baker. The current time is 08:50:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.