How far is Orchard Homes, MT from Sidney, MT?
The driving distance from Orchard Homes, MT to Sidney, MT is about 546.4 miles (879.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 467 miles (751.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 16m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Stillwater County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orchard Homes and Sidney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orchard Homes and Sidney.
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Start on South 7th Street West
2218 ft · 2 min · South 7th Street West
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Turn right onto South Reserve Street
2640 ft · 58 sec · South Reserve Street
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Turn left onto Mount Avenue
902 ft · 18 sec · Mount Avenue
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Continue on South 14th Street West
1.4 km · 2 min · South 14th Street West
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Continue on Mount Avenue
2818 ft · 1 min · Mount Avenue
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Turn left onto Brooks Street
1.1 km · 50 sec · Brooks Street
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Continue on South Higgins Avenue
109 m · 16 sec · South Higgins Avenue
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Turn right onto South 6th Street East
2051 ft · 36 sec · South 6th Street East
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Turn left onto Arthur Avenue
906 ft · 14 sec · Arthur Avenue
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Continue on Madison Street
1226 ft · 16 sec · Madison Street
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Take the exit slight right
1249 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Van Buren Street
133 m · 6 sec · Van Buren Street
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Take the exit right
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
115.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
110.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
113 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
212.2 mi · 3 hr 33 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
2.5 mi · 3 min · South Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orchard Homes and Sidney.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
212 mi · 03h 33m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Orchard Homes and Mostly Clear near Sidney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orchard Homes to Sidney?
The road trip is about 546.4 miles (879.3 km) and usually takes 09h 08m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 307.3 miles from Orchard Homes and 239 miles from Sidney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 467 miles (751.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.4 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 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 $86.64 one way or $173.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 171.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Orchard Homes and Mostly Clear near Sidney.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orchard Homes and Sidney. Straight-line distance: 467 mi (751.57 km).
#1 Orchard Homes
Census designated place
| Population | 5,197 |
| Coordinates | 46.8632600, -114.0484400 |
| Altitude | 961 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sidney
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 6,297 |
| Coordinates | 47.7166800, -104.1563300 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Central Avenue (-104.156325, 47.716678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 879 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 48m |
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 | $4.49 | $86.64 | $173.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $93.03 | $186.05 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $100.12 | $200.24 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $117.80 | $235.60 |
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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