Origin
Conrad, MT
Evening in Conrad on Sunday
Local time
6:22 PM
MDT
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Conrad, MT to Miles City, MT
Drive Time
6h 22m
Distance
379.3 mi
610 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 10m
★
6 AM
6h 23m
8 AM
6h 48m
10 AM
6h 32m
12 PM
6h 29m
3 PM
6h 33m
5 PM
6h 46m
8 PM
6h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Conrad, MT
Guillermo Berlin
Miles City, MT
Alex Moliski
Trip Overview
The drive from Conrad, MT to Miles City, MT covers 379.3 miles and takes about 6h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on First Special Service Force Memorial Highway, I 15, Central Avenue West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
189.6 miles from Conrad, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 22m drive with frequent turns across 379.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 22m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Conrad, MT to Miles City, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| First Special Service Force Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 15 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Central Avenue West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| First Avenue North Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 1st Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 14th Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 10th Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conrad, MT and Miles City, MT.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
3
Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
57 mi
·
53 min
·
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 15 Business
5
Turn left onto Central Avenue West
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue West
6
Continue on First Avenue North Bridge
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
First Avenue North Bridge
7
Continue on 1st Avenue North
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
1st Avenue North
8
Turn right onto 14th Street North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street North
9
Turn left onto 10th Avenue South
23 mi
·
25 min
·
10th Avenue South
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
223 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
11
Exit the roundabout
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
12
Turn straight
64 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
13
Continue straight
15 mi
·
15 min
14
Turn straight onto Truck Bypass
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Truck Bypass
15
Continue on 1st Avenue North
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
1st Avenue North
16
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
17
Continue on Northeast Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Main Street
18
Continue on US Highway 87
127 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
US Highway 87
19
Turn right
83 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
20
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 189.6 miles from Conrad, MT, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 83 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.6 miles or 3h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Miles City, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Conrad, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Conrad, MT
This is one driving day of about 379.3 miles and 6h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Conrad, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 189.6 mi from Conrad, MT · 3h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
190 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 189.6 miles from Conrad, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Miles City, MT
The final approach into Miles City, MT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Miles City, MT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.11 one way
$120.21 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $63.18 | $126.36 |
| premium | $4.53 | $67.63 | $135.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $84.27 | $168.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.8 | 1 | $39.83 | $18.21 |
| Efficient EV | 94.8 | 1 | $33.19 | $15.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.7 | 1 | $53.10 | $24.28 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Miles City, MT
Evening in Miles City on Sunday
Local time
6:22 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
27°F
Lewistown, MT
190 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 22m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Conrad, MT to Miles City, MT covers 379.3 miles and takes about 6h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are First Special Service Force Memorial Highway, I 15, Central Avenue West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 189.6 miles from Conrad, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 22m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Conrad, MT to Miles City, MT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Conrad, MT to Miles City, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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