How far is Miles City, MT from Cut Bank, MT?

The driving distance from Miles City, MT to Cut Bank, MT is about 424.4 miles (683 km), with a travel time of about 08h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 339.3 miles (546 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
424.37 mi
08h 09m
Flight
339.26 mi
545.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
339.26 mi
Kilometers
545.99 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
424.37 mi
Kilometers
682.96 km
Drive Time
08h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cut Bank
Tue, Jun 2, 11:52 AM MDT
Return by in Miles City
Tue, Jun 2, 8:02 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miles City
2026-06-02T03:43
Arrive Cut Bank
Tue, Jun 2, 11:52 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:10 PM to 3:40 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miles City
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Lewistown
MT

City in Montana, United States

From Miles City
211.8 mi
04h 04m
To Cut Bank
212.6 mi
04h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
50°F
Tuesday

Light Rain

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
22 to 25 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miles City and Cut Bank.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2357 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    82.6 mi · 2 hr 3 min · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    128.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1629 ft · 30 sec · 1st Avenue North

  5. 5

    Continue on Truck Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Truck Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 87

    14.7 mi · 16 min · US Highway 87

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    1588 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    52 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    557 ft · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 57th Street South

    1.5 km · 1 min · 57th Street South

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

    4.3 mi · 8 min · 2nd Avenue North

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Drive North

    73 m · 4 sec · Park Drive North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1070 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue North

  16. 16

    Continue on First Avenue North Bridge

    1045 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge

  17. 17

    Continue on Central Avenue West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    81.2 mi · 1 hr 17 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 BUS, US 2: Shelby, Cut Bank

    1641 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Roosevelt Highway

    22.6 mi · 26 min · West Roosevelt Highway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 87
98.4 mi · 23%
North 7th Street
82.6 mi · 19%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
81.2 mi · 19%
West Roosevelt Highway
22.6 mi · 5%
2nd Avenue North
4.25 mi · 1%
Truck Bypass
2.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

128 mi · 02h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.1 mi
339.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewistown
04h 04m from Miles City
Leave By
7:40 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Miles City and Light Rain near Cut Bank.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miles City to Cut Bank?

The road trip is about 424.4 miles (683 km) and usually takes 08h 09m 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?

Lewistown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.8 miles from Miles City and 212.6 miles from Cut Bank.

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

The direct path is about 339.3 miles (546 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.1 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 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 $58.32 one way or $116.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miles City and Light Rain near Cut Bank.

Stop Ideas Near Lewistown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lewistown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 1.3 mi away

Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center

Lewistown , MT
800 Casino Creek Dr, Lewistown, MT 59457
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews Mental health service,Nursing home,Public health department
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 0.9 mi away

Lewistown City Water Clerk

Lewistown , MT
305 W Watson St, Lewistown, MT 59457
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Lewistown Civic Center
Nearby stop 0.9 mi away

Lewistown Civic Center

Lewistown , MT
309 5th Ave S, Lewistown, MT 59457
Rating 4.3/5 7 reviews Civic center,Archery range,Auditorium,Shooting range,Sports club,Volleyball court

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miles City and Cut Bank. Straight-line distance: 339.26 mi (545.99 km).

Miles City

#1 Miles City

City in Custer County, Montana

Population8,264
Coordinates46.4083400, -105.8405600
Altitude722
CountryUnited States
Cut Bank

#2 Cut Bank

City in Glacier County, Montana, United States

Population3,019
Coordinates48.6330400, -112.3261600
Altitude1151
CountryUnited States
Start: Miles City (-105.84056, 46.40834)
End: Cut Bank (-112.32616, 48.63304)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 683 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.98 gal
56.69 L · about $58.32
Round trip
$116.63
29.96 gal · 113.38 L
Estimated CO2
133.1 kg one way
Round trip: 266.3 kg / 587 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $58.32 $116.63
Mid-grade $4.23 $63.38 $126.76
Premium $4.55 $68.14 $136.29
Diesel $5.41 $81.07 $162.14

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Miles City and Cut Bank. The current time is 03:43:03.

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.