How far is Sidney, MT from Cut Bank, MT?
The driving distance from Sidney, MT to Cut Bank, MT is about 424.8 miles (683.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 381.5 miles (614 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 04m.
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.
City in Montana, US
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sidney and Cut Bank.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sidney and Cut Bank.
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Start on North Central Avenue
531 ft · 14 sec · North 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 · 28 sec · Broadway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Street West
31.4 mi · 36 min · 6th Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2836 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
332 mi · 6 hr 18 min
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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
23.4 mi · 27 min · West Roosevelt Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sidney and Cut Bank.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
6th Street West
Exit the roundabout
332 mi · 06h 18m
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 Sidney and Slight Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Cut Bank.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sidney to Cut Bank?
The road trip is about 424.8 miles (683.7 km) and usually takes 08h 04m 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?
Malta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.9 miles from Sidney and 212.9 miles from Cut Bank.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 381.5 miles (614 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 $58.36 one way or $116.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sidney and Slight Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Cut Bank.
Stop Ideas Near Malta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Great Plains Dinosaur Museum
U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Malta Border Patrol Station
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Malta.
Malta
Glasgow
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and Cut Bank. Straight-line distance: 381.52 mi (614 km).
#1 Sidney
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 6,297 |
| Coordinates | 47.7166800, -104.1563300 |
| Altitude | 594 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cut Bank
City in Glacier County, Montana, United States
| Population | 3,019 |
| Coordinates | 48.6330400, -112.3261600 |
| Altitude | 1151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cut Bank (-112.32616, 48.63304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 684 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 17m |
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 | $58.36 | $116.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $63.42 | $126.85 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $68.19 | $136.38 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $81.13 | $162.25 |
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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