How far is Virginia City, MT from Harrison, MT?
The driving distance from Virginia City, MT to Harrison, MT is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Town in Madison County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia City and Harrison.
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Start on the route
34 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Van Buren Street
38 m · 11 sec · Van Buren Street
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Turn left onto Wallace Street
13.7 mi · 24 min · Wallace Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Bauer Lane
1209 ft · 24 sec · Bauer Lane
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Continue on West Main
1278 ft · 29 sec · West Main
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Turn left
26.5 mi · 31 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia City and Harrison.
Straightforward drive
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26.5 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
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A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Snow leaving Virginia City and Rain And Snow Likely near Harrison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia City to Harrison?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ennis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Virginia City and 20.3 miles from Harrison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.57 one way or $11.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Snow around Virginia City and Rain And Snow Likely near Harrison.
Stop Ideas Near Ennis
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia City and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 29.16 mi (46.93 km).
#1 Virginia City
Town in and the county seat of Madison County, Montana, United States
| Population | 225 |
| Coordinates | 45.2938100, -111.9460900 |
| Altitude | 1756 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrison
Harrison is a place in Montana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.7007600, -111.7863700 |
| Altitude | 1499 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harrison (-111.78637, 45.70076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
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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