How far is Roundup, MT from Miles City, MT?

The driving distance from Roundup, MT to Miles City, MT is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.74 mi
02h 34m
Flight
128.67 mi
207.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.67 mi
Kilometers
207.07 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.74 mi
Kilometers
236.15 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miles City
Sat, May 2, 2:53 PM MDT
Return by in Roundup
Sat, May 2, 5:27 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roundup
2026-05-02T12:18
Arrive Miles City
Sat, May 2, 2:53 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roundup
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hysham
MT

Town in Montana, United States

From Roundup
73.3 mi
01h 17m
To Miles City
73.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NNW
Destination
73°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Roundup and Miles City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roundup and Miles City.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1310 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue East

    101.3 mi · 2 hr 31 min · 8th Avenue East

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    41.7 mi · 41 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Miles City, Jordan

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roundup and Miles City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
5 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
8th Avenue East
143 mi · 97%
I 94 Business
3.6 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

8th Avenue East

Turn right onto 8th Avenue East

101 mi · 02h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
128.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hysham
01h 17m from Roundup
Leave By
1:20 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roundup 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 Roundup to Miles City?

The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km) and usually takes 02h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hysham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Roundup and 73.4 miles from Miles City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Roundup and Mostly Sunny near Miles City.

Stop Ideas Near Hysham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hysham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hysham.

BUS

Miles City, MT

107 mi away
1019 Main Street
BUS

Billings, MT

113 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roundup and Miles City. Straight-line distance: 128.67 mi (207.07 km).

Roundup

#1 Roundup

City in Musselshell County, Montana, United States

Population1,864
Coordinates46.4452400, -108.5418000
Altitude980
CountryUnited States
Miles City

#2 Miles City

City in Custer County, Montana

Population8,264
Coordinates46.4083400, -105.8405600
Altitude722
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-108.541909, 46.44524)
End: Main Street (-105.84056, 46.408351)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.6 L · about $20.17
Round trip
$40.33
10.36 gal · 39.2 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.17 $40.33
Mid-grade $4.23 $21.92 $43.83
Premium $4.55 $23.56 $47.13
Diesel $5.41 $28.03 $56.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Roundup and Miles City. The current time is 12:18:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.