How far is Miles City, MT from Plentywood, MT?
The driving distance from Miles City, MT to Plentywood, MT is about 211 miles (339.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174 miles (280 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in 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 Plentywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miles City and Plentywood.
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Start on Main Street
17 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Valley Drive East
1.6 mi · 3 min · Valley Drive East
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp left
71.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 16: Glendive, Sidney
1422 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
49 mi · 56 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Central Avenue
40 m · 2 sec · South Central Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · South Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Holly Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Holly Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
35.6 mi · 40 min · State Highway 16
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
1729 ft · 25 sec · Broadway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 6th Street East
113 m · 18 sec · 6th Street East
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
727 ft · 9 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Continue on Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
46.1 mi · 52 min · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
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Continue on East 1st Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
64 m · 9 sec · South Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miles City and Plentywood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Miles City and Partly Sunny near Plentywood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miles City to Plentywood?
The road trip is about 211 miles (339.6 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.4 miles from Miles City and 105.6 miles from Plentywood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174 miles (280 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 9:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.00 one way or $58.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miles City and Partly Sunny near Plentywood.
Stop Ideas Near Sidney
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 Sidney.
Sidney, MT
Williston
Glendive, MT
Wolf Point
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miles City and Plentywood. Straight-line distance: 174 mi (280.03 km).
#1 Miles City
City in Custer County, Montana
| Population | 8,264 |
| Coordinates | 46.4083400, -105.8405600 |
| Altitude | 722 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plentywood
City in Sheridan County, Montana, United States
| Population | 1,712 |
| Coordinates | 48.7747500, -104.5624600 |
| Altitude | 624 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plentywood (-104.56246, 48.77475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $29.00 | $58.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $31.52 | $63.04 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $33.89 | $67.78 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $40.32 | $80.64 |
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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