How far is Plentywood, MT from Miles City, MT?
The driving distance from Plentywood, MT to Miles City, MT is about 211 miles (339.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174 miles (280 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plentywood and Miles City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plentywood and Miles City.
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Start on South Washington Street
64 m · 14 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Avenue
1.3 km · 56 sec · West 1st Avenue
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Continue on Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
46.1 mi · 52 min · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
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Continue on 1st Avenue East
727 ft · 11 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Turn right onto 6th Street East
113 m · 18 sec · 6th Street East
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
1729 ft · 28 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto 1st Street East
35.6 mi · 40 min · 1st Street East
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Continue on West Holly Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Holly Street
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
48.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit right
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
71.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1047 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Drive East
1.6 mi · 3 min · Valley Drive East
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
17 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plentywood and Miles City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Central Avenue
Merge slight left
71.4 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Plentywood and Mostly Sunny near Miles City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plentywood to Miles City?
The road trip is about 211 miles (339.5 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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 Plentywood and 105.6 miles from Miles City.
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 10:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.96 one way or $57.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plentywood and Mostly Sunny near Miles City.
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 Plentywood and Miles City. Straight-line distance: 174 mi (280.03 km).
#1 Plentywood
City in Sheridan County, Montana, United States
| Population | 1,712 |
| Coordinates | 48.7747500, -104.5624600 |
| Altitude | 624 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Miles City
City in Custer County, Montana
| Population | 8,264 |
| Coordinates | 46.4083400, -105.8405600 |
| Altitude | 722 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-105.84056, 46.408351)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 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 30m |
| 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 | $28.96 | $57.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $31.48 | $62.96 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $33.84 | $67.69 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $40.27 | $80.53 |
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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