How far is Miles City, MT from Hamilton, MT?
The driving distance from Miles City, MT to Hamilton, MT is about 474.5 miles (763.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 396.9 miles (638.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 57m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, 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 Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miles City and Hamilton.
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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
112.8 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
113.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula
10.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 1: Anaconda, Opportunity, Phillipsburg
1 km · 58 sec
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Continue on Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
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Continue on East Commercial Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Commercial Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Park Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue
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Continue on Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
21.3 mi · 32 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
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Turn left onto Skalkaho Road
21 mi · 34 min · Skalkaho Road
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Continue on Skalkaho Highway
33.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Skalkaho Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1199 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miles City and Hamilton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miles City to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 474.5 miles (763.6 km) and usually takes 08h 57m 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?
Big Timber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 236.7 miles from Miles City and 237.7 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 396.9 miles (638.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.6 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 $65.17 one way or $130.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Miles City and Sunny near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Big Timber
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 Big Timber.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miles City and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 396.92 mi (638.78 km).
#1 Miles City
City in Custer County, Montana
| Population | 8,264 |
| Coordinates | 46.4083400, -105.8405600 |
| Altitude | 722 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamilton
City in Ravalli County, Montana, United States
| Population | 5,056 |
| Coordinates | 46.2468700, -114.1603700 |
| Altitude | 1088 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton (-114.16037, 46.24687)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 764 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 55m |
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 | $65.17 | $130.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $70.83 | $141.65 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $76.15 | $152.30 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $90.60 | $181.19 |
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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