How far is Miles City, MT from Manhattan, MT?
The driving distance from Miles City, MT to Manhattan, MT is about 306 miles (492.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.6 miles (427.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miles City and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miles City and Manhattan.
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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
43.9 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 288, MT 346: Manhattan
1327 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Churchill Road
900 ft · 15 sec · Churchill Road
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Continue on Broadway Street South
1659 ft · 31 sec · Broadway Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miles City and Manhattan.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Miles City and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miles City to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 306 miles (492.4 km) and usually takes 05h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Laurel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.7 miles from Miles City and 153.3 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.6 miles (427.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.04 one way or $84.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Miles City and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Laurel
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 Laurel.
Billings, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miles City and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 265.65 mi (427.52 km).
#1 Miles City
City in Custer County, Montana
| Population | 8,264 |
| Coordinates | 46.4083400, -105.8405600 |
| Altitude | 722 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manhattan
Town in Montana
| Population | 1,917 |
| Coordinates | 45.8566000, -111.3324600 |
| Altitude | 1294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manhattan (-111.33246, 45.8566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $42.04 | $84.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $45.69 | $91.39 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $49.13 | $98.26 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $58.45 | $116.90 |
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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