How far is Sheridan, MT from Plentywood, MT?
The driving distance from Sheridan, MT to Plentywood, MT is about 592 miles (952.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 425.6 miles (685 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 06m 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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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 10h 33m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheridan and Plentywood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan and Plentywood.
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Start on South Main Street
13.1 mi · 22 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
10.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn straight onto Montana Highway 55
2.1 mi · 3 min · Montana Highway 55
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Continue on State Highway 55
1620 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 55
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Turn straight onto Mount Highway 55
9.6 mi · 14 min · Mount Highway 55
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Turn right onto West Legion Avenue
2124 ft · 41 sec · West Legion Avenue
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Turn left onto North Whitehall Street
2744 ft · 49 sec · North Whitehall Street
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Take the ramp right
1023 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
206.6 mi · 3 hr 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
212.2 mi · 3 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 16: Glendive, Sidney
1422 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
49 mi · 56 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Central Avenue
40 m · 2 sec · South Central Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · South Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Holly Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Holly Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
35.6 mi · 40 min · State Highway 16
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
1729 ft · 25 sec · Broadway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 6th Street East
113 m · 18 sec · 6th Street East
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
727 ft · 9 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Continue on Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
46.1 mi · 52 min · Theodore Roosevelt Expressway
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Continue on East 1st Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
64 m · 9 sec · South Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheridan and Plentywood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark
212 mi · 03h 33m
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 Sheridan and Partly Sunny near Plentywood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheridan to Plentywood?
The road trip is about 592 miles (952.7 km) and usually takes 10h 33m 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 295.2 miles from Sheridan and 296.8 miles from Plentywood.
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 $87.01 one way or $174.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 185.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sheridan and Partly Sunny near Plentywood.
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 Sheridan and Plentywood. Straight-line distance: 425.67 mi (685.05 km).
#1 Sheridan
Town of the United States
| Population | 771 |
| Coordinates | 45.4554800, -112.1969400 |
| Altitude | 1559 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plentywood
City in Sheridan County, Montana, United States
| Population | 1,712 |
| Coordinates | 48.7747500, -104.5624600 |
| Altitude | 624 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plentywood (-104.56246, 48.77475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 953 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.17 | $87.01 | $174.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $93.88 | $187.76 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $101.30 | $202.59 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $127.01 | $254.02 |
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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