How far is Shelby, MT from Miles City, MT?
The driving distance from Shelby, MT to Miles City, MT is about 403.8 miles (649.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 316.1 miles (508.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.
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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City in Montana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelby and Miles City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelby and Miles City.
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Start on Maple Avenue
25 m · 9 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1177 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue North
138 m · 17 sec · 5th Avenue North
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Continue on West Roosevelt Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · West Roosevelt Highway
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Turn left onto I 15 South: Great Falls
1707 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
81.2 mi · 1 hr 16 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
126.8 mi · 2 hr 16 min · US Highway 87
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Turn right
82.6 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2357 ft · 52 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 Shelby and Miles City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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Continue on US Highway 87
127 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Shelby and Sunny near Miles City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shelby to Miles City?
The road trip is about 403.8 miles (649.8 km) and usually takes 06h 44m 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?
Lewistown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.1 miles from Shelby and 202.6 miles from Miles City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 316.1 miles (508.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.7 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 $55.48 one way or $110.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shelby and Sunny near Miles City.
Stop Ideas Near Lewistown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center
Lewistown City Water Clerk
Lewistown Civic Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewistown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelby and Miles City. Straight-line distance: 316.09 mi (508.69 km).
#1 Shelby
City in and the county seat of Toole County, Montana, United States
| Population | 2,995 |
| Coordinates | 48.5052600, -111.8569700 |
| Altitude | 1005 |
| 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: 650 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 02m |
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 | $55.48 | $110.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $60.29 | $120.58 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $64.82 | $129.65 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $77.12 | $154.24 |
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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