How far is Miles City, MT from Chinook, MT?
The driving distance from Miles City, MT to Chinook, MT is about 358.7 miles (577.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.5 miles (351.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in 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 Chinook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miles City and Chinook.
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Start on Main Street
17 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Valley Drive East
1.6 mi · 3 min · Valley Drive East
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp left
68.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Glendive, Circle
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Alder Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Alder Avenue
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Continue straight
45.3 mi · 49 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 13
46.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min · State Highway 13
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Keep slight left
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue South
1003 ft · 17 sec · 3rd Avenue South
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Continue on 4th Avenue North
111 m · 15 sec · 4th Avenue North
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Turn left
185.7 mi · 3 hr 32 min
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Turn left onto Indiana Street
1775 ft · 1 min · Indiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miles City and Chinook.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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186 mi · 03h 32m
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 Chinook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miles City to Chinook?
The road trip is about 358.7 miles (577.3 km) and usually takes 06h 55m 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?
Wolf Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179 miles from Miles City and 179.7 miles from Chinook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.5 miles (351.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 140.2 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 $49.29 one way or $98.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Miles City and Sunny near Chinook.
Stop Ideas Near Wolf Point
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 Wolf Point.
Wolf Point
Glasgow
Sidney, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miles City and Chinook. Straight-line distance: 218.53 mi (351.69 km).
#1 Miles City
City in Custer County, Montana
| Population | 8,264 |
| Coordinates | 46.4083400, -105.8405600 |
| Altitude | 722 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chinook
City in Montana
| Population | 1,230 |
| Coordinates | 48.5900000, -109.2312800 |
| Altitude | 740 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chinook (-109.23128, 48.59)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 577 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
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 | $49.29 | $98.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $53.56 | $107.13 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $57.59 | $115.18 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $68.52 | $137.03 |
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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