How far is Miles City, MT from Lincoln, MT?
The driving distance from Miles City, MT to Lincoln, MT is about 440.2 miles (708.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 326.3 miles (525.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 26m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07h 43m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miles City and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miles City and Lincoln.
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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
57.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Helena, Ennis
1498 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 287
62.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Highway 287
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Great Falls
1958 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
7.5 mi · 8 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 279, MT 453
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Road East
11 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Road East
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Continue on Lincoln Road East
24 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Road East
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Continue on Lincoln Road East
2479 ft · 48 sec · Lincoln Road East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Road West
37 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Road West
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Road West
2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Road West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Road West
40 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Road West
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Road West
28.1 mi · 31 min · Lincoln Road West
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Continue on Montana Highway 279
8.4 mi · 10 min · Montana Highway 279
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Stemple Pass Road
19 m · 3 sec · Stemple Pass Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stemple Pass Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miles City and Lincoln.
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 Mostly Clear near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miles City to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 440.2 miles (708.4 km) and usually takes 07h 43m 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 219.3 miles from Miles City and 220.8 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 326.3 miles (525.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.9 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 $69.79 one way or $139.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Miles City and Mostly Clear near Lincoln.
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 Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 326.37 mi (525.24 km).
#1 Miles City
City in Custer County, Montana
| Population | 8,264 |
| Coordinates | 46.4083400, -105.8405600 |
| Altitude | 722 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln
Situated at an elevation of 4541 feet in Lewis and Clark County, this forested community lies within western Montana's Blackfoot River Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.9549400, -112.6817100 |
| Altitude | 1384 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-112.68171, 46.95494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 708 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 29m |
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 | $4.49 | $69.79 | $139.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $74.93 | $149.86 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $80.65 | $161.29 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $94.89 | $189.78 |
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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