How far is Miles City, MT from Red Lodge, MT?
The driving distance from Miles City, MT to Red Lodge, MT is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.5 miles (297 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Big Horn County, Montana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miles City and Red Lodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miles City and Red Lodge.
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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
18.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 212, US 310: Laurel, Red Lodge
1844 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Clarks River Road
8.5 mi · 9 min · Clarks River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
32.8 mi · 46 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Broadway Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · North Broadway Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Broadway Avenue
1 km · 2 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miles City and Red Lodge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 Snow Showers Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow near Red Lodge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miles City to Red Lodge?
The road trip is about 204.6 miles (329.2 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Hardin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.1 miles from Miles City and 102.5 miles from Red Lodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.5 miles (297 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 9:18 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.11 one way or $56.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Miles City and Snow Showers Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow near Red Lodge.
Stop Ideas Near Hardin
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 Hardin.
Billings, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miles City and Red Lodge. Straight-line distance: 184.53 mi (296.97 km).
#1 Miles City
City in Custer County, Montana
| Population | 8,264 |
| Coordinates | 46.4083400, -105.8405600 |
| Altitude | 722 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Lodge
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 2,359 |
| Coordinates | 45.1857800, -109.2468200 |
| Altitude | 1697 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Lodge (-109.24682, 45.18578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $28.11 | $56.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $30.55 | $61.10 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $32.84 | $65.69 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $39.07 | $78.15 |
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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