How far is Superior, WI from Seeley Lake, MT?

The driving distance from Superior, WI to Seeley Lake, MT is about 1135.1 miles (1826.8 km), with a travel time of about 20h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1005.8 miles (1618.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 41h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
1135.11 mi
20h 34m
Flight
1005.76 mi
1618.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1005.76 mi
Kilometers
1618.62 km
Flight Time
02h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
1135.11 mi
Kilometers
1826.79 km
Drive Time
20h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 20h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seeley Lake
Mon, Sep 21, 1:26 AM MDT
Return by in Superior
Mon, Sep 21, 11:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Superior
2026-09-20T05:51
Arrive Seeley Lake
Mon, Sep 21, 2:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
20h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:35 AM to 3:05 AM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Superior
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Belfield
ND

Human settlement in Stark County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Superior
566.2 mi
10h 17m
To Seeley Lake
568.9 mi
10h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Superior and Seeley Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Superior and Seeley Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on Tower Avenue

    12 m · 5 sec · Tower Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Belknap Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Belknap Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway

    43 m · 8 sec · Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Bong Memorial Bridge

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Bong Memorial Bridge

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 210: Carlton, Cromwell

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    55.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Voyageur Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Voyageur Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on 2nd Street Northeast

    1.9 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Voyageur Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Front Street

    2129 ft · 30 sec · East Front Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Archibald Road

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Archibald Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Voyageur Highway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    33 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest

    2046 ft · 26 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  18. 18

    Continue on Oak Street

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Oak Street

  19. 19

    Continue on 4th Street

    1992 ft · 26 sec · 4th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Voyageur Highway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Voyageur Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Northeast Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northeast Washington Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 210

    20.7 mi · 25 min · State Highway 210

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Turn straight

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  27. 27

    Turn slight right

    20 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout

    29 m · 1 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight

    83.3 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit straight

    1210 ft · 33 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    157 m · 14 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on 70th Street South

    2 mi · 2 min · 70th Street South

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right

    1883 ft · 46 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    396.5 mi · 6 hr 24 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right

    1434 ft · 36 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right

    217.9 mi · 3 hr 58 min

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  39. 39

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1629 ft · 30 sec · 1st Avenue North

  40. 40

    Continue on Truck Bypass

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Truck Bypass

  41. 41

    Continue on US Highway 87

    14.7 mi · 16 min · US Highway 87

  42. 42

    Continue straight

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  43. 43

    Turn slight right

    1588 ft · 21 sec

  44. 44

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    52 m · 2 sec

  45. 45

    Exit the roundabout

    557 ft · 7 sec

  46. 46

    Continue straight

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  47. 47

    Turn right onto 57th Street South

    1.5 km · 1 min · 57th Street South

  48. 48

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

    4.3 mi · 8 min · 2nd Avenue North

  49. 49

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Drive North

    73 m · 4 sec · Park Drive North

  50. 50

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1070 ft · 24 sec · 1st Avenue North

  51. 51

    Continue on First Avenue North Bridge

    1045 ft · 18 sec · First Avenue North Bridge

  52. 52

    Continue on Central Avenue West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West

  53. 53

    Take the exit right

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  54. 54

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    9.4 mi · 9 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  55. 55

    Take the exit slight right

    115.9 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  56. 56

    Turn right

    14.8 mi · 19 min

  57. 57

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Superior and Seeley Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
57 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
2 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
70th Street South
423 mi · 37%
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
125 mi · 11%
US Highway 87
98.4 mi · 9%
State Highway 210
38.4 mi · 3%
Voyageur Highway
30.2 mi · 3%
Bong Memorial Bridge
19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

70th Street South

Merge slight left

396 mi · 06h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
20h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
41h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+129.3 mi
1005.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belfield
10h 17m from Superior
Leave By
6:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Superior and 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 Superior to Seeley Lake?

The road trip is about 1135.1 miles (1826.8 km) and usually takes 20h 34m 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?

Belfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 566.2 miles from Superior and 568.9 miles from Seeley Lake.

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

The direct path is about 1005.8 miles (1618.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 129.3 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 CDT. 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 $176.74 one way or $353.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 355.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Superior and Seeley Lake, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Superior and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Seeley Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Belfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belfield, 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 Belfield.

BUS

Sidney, MT

118 mi away
1201 West Holly Street
BUS

Glendive, MT

119 mi away
1302 West Towne Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Superior and Seeley Lake. Straight-line distance: 1005.76 mi (1618.62 km).

Superior

#1 Superior

City in and county seat of Douglas County, Wisconsin

Population2,265
Coordinates46.7207700, -92.1040800
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Seeley Lake

#2 Seeley Lake

Census designated place in Montana, USA

Population1,659
Coordinates47.1793800, -113.4845200
Altitude1225
CountryUnited States
Start: Superior (-92.10408, 46.72077)
End: Seeley Lake (-113.48452, 47.17938)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1827 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)37h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)28h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)22h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)18h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)16h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)14h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
40.05 gal
151.62 L · about $176.74
Round trip
$353.48
80.1 gal · 303.24 L
Estimated CO2
355.9 kg one way
Round trip: 711.8 kg / 1569 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $176.74 $353.48
Mid-grade $4.92 $197.01 $394.01
Premium $5.55 $222.36 $444.72
Diesel $6.24 $249.83 $499.66

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 Wisconsin · Sep 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Superior, WI and Seeley Lake, MT. The current time in Superior is 05:51:26, although it is 04:51:26 in Seeley Lake.

Distance to Other Cities

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