How far is Miles City, MT from Whitefish, MT?
The driving distance from Miles City, MT to Whitefish, MT is about 538.2 miles (866.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 420.4 miles (676.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 28m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miles City and Whitefish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miles City and Whitefish.
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Start on Main Street
2357 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
82.6 mi · 2 hr 3 min · North 7th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
128.3 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1629 ft · 30 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Continue on Truck Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Truck Bypass
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Continue on US Highway 87
14.7 mi · 16 min · US Highway 87
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Continue straight
64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn slight right
1588 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
52 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
557 ft · 7 sec
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Continue straight
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto 57th Street South
1.5 km · 1 min · 57th Street South
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
4.3 mi · 8 min · 2nd Avenue North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Drive North
73 m · 4 sec · Park Drive North
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1070 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Continue on First Avenue North Bridge
1045 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge
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Continue on Central Avenue West
1.4 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Take the exit right
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.4 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
32.2 mi · 36 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Division Street
157 m · 18 sec · West Division Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Division Street
44 m · 5 sec · West Division Street
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Turn slight right onto Main Avenue North
6 mi · 8 min · Main Avenue North
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Continue on 13th Lane Northwest
12.9 mi · 15 min · 13th Lane Northwest
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Continue on United States Highway 89
49.2 mi · 53 min · United States Highway 89
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
75 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
72.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn right
842 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US 2
1930 ft · 1 min · Old US 2
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Turn right onto US Route 2
7.5 mi · 10 min · US Route 2
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Continue on US 2
3 mi · 4 min · US 2
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Continue on 9th Street
2 mi · 5 min · 9th Street
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Continue on US 2
1.6 km · 1 min · US 2
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto US 93 South
2584 ft · 51 sec · US 93 South
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Continue on Spokane Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Spokane Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
536 ft · 22 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right
51 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miles City and Whitefish.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
128 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Miles City and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitefish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miles City to Whitefish?
The road trip is about 538.2 miles (866.1 km) and usually takes 09h 14m 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?
Stanford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 267.3 miles from Miles City and 270.9 miles from Whitefish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 420.4 miles (676.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 117.8 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 $73.93 one way or $147.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 168.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miles City and Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitefish.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miles City and Whitefish. Straight-line distance: 420.45 mi (676.65 km).
#1 Miles City
City in Custer County, Montana
| Population | 8,264 |
| Coordinates | 46.4083400, -105.8405600 |
| Altitude | 722 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitefish
City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
| Population | 8,713 |
| Coordinates | 48.4110800, -114.3376300 |
| Altitude | 923 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-114.337485, 48.411081)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 866 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 42m |
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 | $73.93 | $147.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $80.35 | $160.69 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $86.39 | $172.77 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $102.77 | $205.55 |
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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