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

The driving distance from Miles City, MT to Glendive, MT is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
76.67 mi
01h 16m
Flight
71.91 mi
115.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.91 mi
Kilometers
115.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.67 mi
Kilometers
123.39 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendive
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM MDT
Return by in Miles City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miles City
2026-04-22T20:43
Arrive Glendive
Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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

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
Terry
MT

Town in Montana, United States

From Miles City
38.3 mi
00h 38m
To Glendive
38.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the ramp left

    71.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 16: Glendive, Sidney

    1422 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    2954 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Towne Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Towne Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Merrill Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Merrill Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Valley Drive East
73.2 mi · 95%
West Towne Street
1.1 mi · 1%
MT 16
0.27 mi
Main Street
0.01 mi
Merrill Avenue
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Valley Drive East

Take the ramp left

71.5 mi · 01h 07m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
71.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Terry
00h 38m from Miles City
Leave By
3:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Miles City and Partly Sunny near Glendive.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Terry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Miles City and 38.4 miles from Glendive.

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

The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 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 3:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.55 one way or $21.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Terry

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Terry, 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 Terry.

BUS

Glendive, MT

56 mi away
1302 West Towne Street
BUS

Miles City, MT

59 mi away
1019 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miles City and Glendive. Straight-line distance: 71.91 mi (115.72 km).

Miles City

#1 Miles City

City in Custer County, Montana

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

#2 Glendive

City in Montana

Population4,878
Coordinates47.1052900, -104.7124600
Altitude629
CountryUnited States
Start: Miles City (-105.84056, 46.40834)
End: Glendive (-104.71246, 47.10529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.24 L · about $10.55
Round trip
$21.10
5.42 gal · 20.48 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.55 $21.10
Mid-grade $4.23 $11.47 $22.93
Premium $4.55 $12.33 $24.66
Diesel $5.41 $14.67 $29.33

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Miles City and Glendive. The current time is 20:43:11.

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.