How far is Three Forks, MT from Miles City, MT?
The driving distance from Three Forks, MT to Miles City, MT is about 310 miles (498.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 05h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Three Forks and Miles City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Three Forks and Miles City.
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Start on Cottonwood Coulee Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road
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Continue on Cottonwood Coulee Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Cottonwood Coulee Road
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Turn left onto North Century School Road
3.8 mi · 15 min · North Century School Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Century School Road
113 m · 16 sec · Century School Road
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Turn slight right onto McCoy Road
2.4 mi · 9 min · McCoy Road
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Continue on McCoy Road
3.1 mi · 12 min · McCoy Road
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Continue on McCoy Road
1.9 mi · 7 min · McCoy Road
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Continue on Tiger Butte Road
1880 ft · 1 min · Tiger Butte Road
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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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 Three Forks and Miles City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US Highway 87
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny leaving Three Forks and Chance Rain Showers near Miles City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Three Forks to Miles City?
The road trip is about 310 miles (498.9 km) and usually takes 05h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Winnett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155 miles from Three Forks and 155 miles from Miles City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.59 one way or $85.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny around Three Forks and Chance Rain Showers near Miles City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Three Forks and Miles City. Straight-line distance: 255.27 mi (410.81 km).
#1 Three Forks
City in Cascade County, Montana, United States
| Population | 2,043 |
| Coordinates | 47.2816300, -111.0902400 |
| Altitude | 1208 |
| 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: 499 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $42.59 | $85.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $46.29 | $92.57 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $49.77 | $99.53 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $59.21 | $118.41 |
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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