How far is Miles City, MT from Big Timber, MT?
The driving distance from Miles City, MT to Big Timber, MT is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201 miles (323.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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 55m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miles City and Big Timber.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miles City and Big Timber.
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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
81.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 191, I 90 Business: Big Timber, Harlowton
1944 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Big Timber Loop Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Big Timber Loop Road
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Turn straight onto East 1st Avenue
1138 ft · 41 sec · East 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto McLeod Street
5 m · 1 sec · McLeod Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McLeod Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miles City and Big Timber.
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 Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Big Timber.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miles City to Big Timber?
The road trip is about 226.1 miles (363.9 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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 112.8 miles from Miles City and 113.3 miles from Big Timber.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201 miles (323.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 9:08 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.07 one way or $62.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miles City and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Big Timber.
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 Big Timber. Straight-line distance: 200.98 mi (323.45 km).
#1 Miles City
City in Custer County, Montana
| Population | 8,264 |
| Coordinates | 46.4083400, -105.8405600 |
| Altitude | 722 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Big Timber
City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States
| Population | 1,688 |
| Coordinates | 45.8349400, -109.9554600 |
| Altitude | 1247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Timber (-109.95546, 45.83494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $31.07 | $62.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $33.76 | $67.53 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $36.30 | $72.60 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $43.19 | $86.38 |
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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