How far is Seeley Lake, MT from Hamilton, 8?
The driving distance from Seeley Lake, MT to Hamilton, 8 is about 2088.4 miles (3361 km), with a travel time of about 38h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1642 miles (2642.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 76h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 38h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seeley Lake and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seeley Lake and Hamilton.
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Start on the route
14.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
115.4 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Great Falls
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
9.5 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Central Avenue West
1.5 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Continue on First Avenue North Bridge
1055 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn right onto 14th Street North
1.3 km · 1 min · 14th Street North
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
22.6 mi · 25 min · 10th Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1606 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight
64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn straight onto Truck Bypass
2.6 mi · 4 min · Truck Bypass
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Continue on 1st Avenue North
1629 ft · 37 sec · 1st Avenue North
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1946 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Northeast Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 87
196.5 mi · 3 hr 35 min · US Highway 87
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Continue straight
43.4 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
159 m · 15 sec
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Take the ramp left
1186 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
614.7 mi · 10 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Voyageur Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Voyageur Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
23.9 mi · 28 min
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Continue straight
231.6 mi · 4 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
20.3 mi · 22 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
40.6 mi · 44 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
1772 ft · 22 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
526 ft · 30 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight right onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
123 m · 5 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South
1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland flyover
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue
75 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Cumberland Avenue
874 ft · 28 sec · North Cumberland Avenue
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Continue on North Cumberland Avenue
2310 ft · 1 min · North Cumberland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Higgins Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road
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Turn right onto North Oriole Avenue
99 m · 14 sec · North Oriole Avenue
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Turn left onto West Higgins Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Higgins Avenue
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
929 ft · 26 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue
1858 ft · 43 sec · West Lawrence Avenue
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
3138 ft · 1 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue
2904 ft · 1 min · West Montrose Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East
1721 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
7.9 mi · 11 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
3.8 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East
2183 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
2612 ft · 50 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Chicago Skyway
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Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway
591 ft · 14 sec · Chicago Skyway
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Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway
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Continue on Indiana Toll Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road
961 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Indiana Toll Road
153.9 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Continue on Ohio Turnpike
141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Turnpike Connector
2.6 mi · 3 min · Ohio Turnpike Connector
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Continue on Northwest Freeway
25.6 mi · 31 min · Northwest Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Continue on Lakeland Freeway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Lakeland Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Euclid Spur
3.8 mi · 5 min · Euclid Spur
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Continue on I 90
101.3 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 90
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Continue on New York State Thruway
63.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 179: Blasdell, Orchard Park
1.4 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Milestrip Road
1005 ft · 21 sec · Milestrip Road
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Continue on Milestrip Expressway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Milestrip Expressway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
126 m · 12 sec
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Continue on State Route 5
122 m · 11 sec · State Route 5
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Continue on Lake Shore Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lake Shore Road
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Continue on Hamburg Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike
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Continue on Buffalo Skyway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Buffalo Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North: Seneca Street
79 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 190 North
1190 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Niagara Thruway
15.3 mi · 20 min · Niagara Thruway
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Continue on North Grand Island Bridge
1.3 km · 1 min · North Grand Island Bridge
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Continue on Niagara Thruway
141 m · 7 sec · Niagara Thruway
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Continue on Niagara Expressway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Niagara Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 265: Lewiston
702 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Military Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Military Road
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Turn right onto Lewiston Road
2162 ft · 41 sec · Lewiston Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Lewiston Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Lewiston Road
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Turn slight left
1089 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Niagara Scenic Parkway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Niagara Scenic Parkway
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Turn slight left onto NY 18F: Fort Niagara
3247 ft · 2 min
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Continue on Niagara Scenic Parkway Spur
1 km · 1 min · Niagara Scenic Parkway Spur
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Turn straight
76 m · 18 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
536 ft · 39 sec
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Exit the roundabout
90 m · 22 sec
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Continue on Old Lake Road
1455 ft · 2 min · Old Lake Road
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Turn left
56 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right
122 m · 29 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Seeley Lake and Hamilton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 87
Merge slight left
615 mi · 10h 20m
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 near Seeley Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seeley Lake to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 2088.4 miles (3361 km) and usually takes 38h 03m 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?
Saint Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1042.2 miles from Seeley Lake and 1046.2 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1642 miles (2642.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 446.4 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 $331.21 one way or $662.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 655 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 2 hour time difference between Seeley Lake and Hamilton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Seeley Lake is Areas Of Fog then Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Joseph
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 Saint Joseph.
St. Cloud
Staples
Saint Paul Union Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seeley Lake and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 1642.05 mi (2642.62 km).
#1 Seeley Lake
Census designated place in Montana, USA
| Population | 1,659 |
| Coordinates | 47.1793800, -113.4845200 |
| Altitude | 1225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hamilton (-79.94964, 43.233408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 69h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 52h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 41h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 34h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 29h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 26h 03m |
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 | $331.21 | $662.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $355.60 | $711.21 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $382.72 | $765.45 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $450.31 | $900.61 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026