How far is Miles City, MT from Whitehall, MT?
The driving distance from Miles City, MT to Whitehall, MT is about 345.8 miles (556.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 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 05h 51m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miles City and Whitehall.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miles City and Whitehall.
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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
83.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 55: Whitehall
1408 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Whitetail Road
69 m · 4 sec · Whitetail Road
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Continue on North Whitehall Street
2573 ft · 49 sec · North Whitehall Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
849 ft · 37 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miles City and Whitehall.
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Miles City and Rain Showers near Whitehall.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miles City to Whitehall?
The road trip is about 345.8 miles (556.5 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Joliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.5 miles from Miles City and 173.2 miles from Whitehall.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 5:18 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.49 one way or $94.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Miles City and Rain Showers near Whitehall.
Stop Ideas Near Joliet
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 Joliet.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miles City and Whitehall. Straight-line distance: 301.76 mi (485.64 km).
#1 Miles City
City in Custer County, Montana
| Population | 8,264 |
| Coordinates | 46.4083400, -105.8405600 |
| Altitude | 722 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitehall
Town in Jefferson County, Montana
| Population | 1,160 |
| Coordinates | 45.8707600, -112.0974900 |
| Altitude | 1329 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitehall (-112.09749, 45.87076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 556 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $47.49 | $94.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $51.62 | $103.24 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $55.50 | $111.00 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $66.03 | $132.05 |
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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