How far is Plentywood, MT from Sheridan, MT?
The driving distance from Plentywood, MT to Sheridan, MT is about 592 miles (952.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 425.6 miles (685 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 29m.
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
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Town 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 Sheridan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plentywood and Sheridan.
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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
212.8 mi · 3 hr 31 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
2991 ft · 53 sec · North Whitehall Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Legion Avenue
2124 ft · 40 sec · West Legion Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 55
9.6 mi · 14 min · State Highway 55
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Turn straight onto State Highway 55
1620 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 55
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Continue on Montana Highway 55
2.1 mi · 3 min · Montana Highway 55
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Continue on Montana Highway 41
23.8 mi · 38 min · Montana Highway 41
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plentywood and Sheridan.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Central Avenue
Merge slight left
213 mi · 03h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Plentywood and Partly Sunny near Sheridan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plentywood to Sheridan?
The road trip is about 592 miles (952.8 km) and usually takes 10h 29m 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?
Hysham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 295.6 miles from Plentywood and 296.5 miles from Sheridan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 425.6 miles (685 km), while the road route adds roughly 166.4 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 MST. 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 $85.63 one way or $171.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 185.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Plentywood and Partly Sunny near Sheridan.
Stop Ideas Near Hysham
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 Hysham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plentywood and Sheridan. Straight-line distance: 425.67 mi (685.05 km).
#1 Plentywood
City in Sheridan County, Montana, United States
| Population | 1,712 |
| Coordinates | 48.7747500, -104.5624600 |
| Altitude | 624 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sheridan
Town of the United States
| Population | 771 |
| Coordinates | 45.4554800, -112.1969400 |
| Altitude | 1559 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sheridan (-112.19694, 45.45548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 953 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 23m |
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 | $4.10 | $85.63 | $171.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $92.44 | $184.88 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $100.00 | $200.00 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $126.47 | $252.94 |
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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