How far is Red Lodge, MT from Miles City, MT?
The driving distance from Red Lodge, MT to Miles City, MT is about 205 miles (329.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.5 miles (297 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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 17m.
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.
City in Big Horn County, Montana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Snow Showers Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Red Lodge and Miles City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Lodge and Miles City.
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Start on South Broadway Avenue
1 km · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Broadway Avenue
27 m · 3 sec · North Broadway Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Broadway Avenue
7.8 mi · 12 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 212
25 mi · 35 min · US Highway 212
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Turn right onto Clarks River Road
8.4 mi · 9 min · Clarks River Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
22.2 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
134.7 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Miles City, Jordan
3.6 mi · 6 min
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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 Red Lodge and Miles City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
135 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Snow Showers Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow leaving Red Lodge and Chance Rain Showers near Miles City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Red Lodge to Miles City?
The road trip is about 205 miles (329.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Hardin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.9 miles from Red Lodge and 103 miles from Miles City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.5 miles (297 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 10:24 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.15 one way or $56.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Snow Showers Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow around Red Lodge and Chance Rain Showers near Miles City.
Stop Ideas Near Hardin
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 Hardin.
Billings, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Red Lodge and Miles City. Straight-line distance: 184.53 mi (296.97 km).
#1 Red Lodge
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 2,359 |
| Coordinates | 45.1857800, -109.2468200 |
| Altitude | 1697 |
| 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: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $28.15 | $56.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $30.59 | $61.18 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $32.89 | $65.78 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $39.13 | $78.26 |
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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