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

The driving distance from Miles City, MT to Hardin, MT is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (156 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
118.6 mi
02h 21m
Flight
96.9 mi
155.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.9 mi
Kilometers
155.95 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.6 mi
Kilometers
190.87 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hardin
Tue, May 12, 11:01 PM MDT
Return by in Miles City
Wed, May 13, 1:22 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miles City
2026-05-12T20:39
Arrive Hardin
Tue, May 12, 11:01 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:46 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
Hysham
MT

Town in Montana, United States

From Miles City
59.2 mi
01h 10m
To Hardin
59.4 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    20 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    1487 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1206 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    18.3 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    10.7 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Continue on North Crawford Avenue

    1242 ft · 30 sec · North Crawford Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

    2759 ft · 2 min · North Crawford Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Crawford Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
99.5 mi · 84%
North Crawford Avenue
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

85.3 mi · 01h 25m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hysham
01h 10m from Miles City
Leave By
1:46 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Miles City and Sunny near Hardin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Hysham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Miles City and 59.4 miles from Hardin.

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

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (156 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 1:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.27 one way or $32.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Miles City and Sunny near Hardin.

Stop Ideas Near Hysham

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

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

BUS

Miles City, MT

107 mi away
1019 Main Street
BUS

Billings, MT

113 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miles City and Hardin. Straight-line distance: 96.9 mi (155.95 km).

Miles City

#1 Miles City

City in Custer County, Montana

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

#2 Hardin

City in Big Horn County, Montana, United States of America

Population3,705
Coordinates45.7324800, -107.6120300
Altitude886
CountryUnited States
Start: Miles City (-105.84056, 46.40834)
End: Hardin (-107.61203, 45.73248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.84 L · about $16.27
Round trip
$32.55
8.36 gal · 31.68 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.27 $32.55
Mid-grade $4.23 $17.69 $35.37
Premium $4.55 $19.01 $38.03
Diesel $5.41 $22.62 $45.24

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Miles City and Hardin. The current time is 20:39:27.

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.