How far is Winifred, MT from Giltedge, MT?

The driving distance from Winifred, MT to Giltedge, MT is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.33 mi
01h 42m
Flight
30.84 mi
49.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.84 mi
Kilometers
49.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.33 mi
Kilometers
63.29 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Giltedge
Thu, Apr 23, 11:17 AM MDT
Return by in Winifred
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winifred
2026-04-23T09:34
Arrive Giltedge
Thu, Apr 23, 11:17 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winifred
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lewistown
MT

City in Montana, United States

From Winifred
19.6 mi
00h 51m
To Giltedge
19.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
32°F
Overnight

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM MDT
Wind
32 mph WNW
Destination
27°F
Overnight

Heavy Snow And Blowing Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
46 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winifred and Giltedge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winifred and Giltedge.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    147 m · 37 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn sharp right onto Truck Bypass

    1586 ft · 32 sec · Truck Bypass

  3. 3

    Continue on Winifred Road

    23.2 mi · 41 min · Winifred Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    85 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1061 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Maiden Cutoff

    5.1 mi · 20 min · Maiden Cutoff

  7. 7

    Continue on Maiden Road

    10.4 mi · 40 min · Maiden Road

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winifred and Giltedge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Winifred Road
23.2 mi · 59%
Maiden Road
10.4 mi · 26%
Maiden Cutoff
5.08 mi · 13%
Truck Bypass
0.3 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Winifred Road

Continue on Winifred Road

23.2 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewistown
00h 51m from Winifred
Leave By
3:04 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Winifred and Heavy Snow And Blowing Snow near Giltedge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winifred to Giltedge?

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Lewistown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Winifred and 19.7 miles from Giltedge.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Winifred and Heavy Snow And Blowing Snow near Giltedge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winifred and Giltedge. Straight-line distance: 30.84 mi (49.64 km).

Winifred

#1 Winifred

Town in Montana, USA

Population196
Coordinates47.5577600, -109.3749000
Altitude986
CountryUnited States
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#2 Giltedge

Giltedge is a place in Montana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates47.1269200, -109.2021200
Altitude1377
CountryUnited States
Start: Winifred (-109.3749, 47.55776)
End: Giltedge (-109.20212, 47.12692)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.25 L · about $5.41
Round trip
$10.82
2.78 gal · 10.5 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.41 $10.82
Mid-grade $4.23 $5.88 $11.76
Premium $4.55 $6.32 $12.65
Diesel $5.41 $7.52 $15.05

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 Montana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Winifred and Giltedge. The current time is 09:34:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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