Origin
Glasgow, MT
Afternoon in Glasgow on Friday
Local time
12:42 PM
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Current temp
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Trip from Glasgow, MT to Laurel, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 30m
Distance
292.7 mi
471 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 18m
★
6 AM
6h 30m
8 AM
6h 55m
10 AM
6h 39m
12 PM
6h 36m
3 PM
6h 40m
5 PM
6h 54m
8 PM
6h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glasgow, MT
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Laurel, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Glasgow, MT to Laurel, MT covers 292.7 miles and takes about 6h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Central Avenue, US 87, 1st Avenue West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.9 miles on Central Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.38 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
146.3 miles from Glasgow, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 30m. Total distance: 292.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 30m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Glasgow, MT to Laurel, MT covers 292.7 miles and takes about 6h 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Central Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 90.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2 / 1st Avenue North.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 30m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 8 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2 / 1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 69.9 miles (US 191 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 227.4 miles (US 12; US 87 / 1st Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 2 / 1st Avenue North
Turn left onto US 2 / 1st Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
69.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
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US 191 / Central Avenue
Turn left onto US 191 / Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
227.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 11m in
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US 12; US 87 / 1st Avenue West
Turn right onto US 12; US 87 / 1st Avenue West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
280.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 15m in
|
I 90 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 Business toward Butte, I 90 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Butte, I 90 West
5
292 mi into trip
|
~6h 28m in
|
US 212
Take the exit onto US 212 toward US 212, US 310: Laurel, Red Lodge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 212, US 310: Laurel, Red Lodge
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Central Avenue | 90.9 mi | 2h 15m |
| US 87 | 45.1 mi | 1h 4m |
| 1st Avenue West | 44.4 mi | 48m |
| Lewis and Clark Trail | 40.3 mi | 46m |
| Highway 2 | 28.9 mi | 32m |
| MT 19 | 21.5 mi | 31m |
| I 90 | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 3.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Central Avenue
— 90.9 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow, MT and Laurel, MT.
1
Start on MT 42
38 ft
·
7 sec
·
6th Street North
2
Turn left onto US 2
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
1st Avenue North
3
Continue on US 2
29 mi
·
32 min
·
Highway 2
4
Continue on US 2
40 mi
·
46 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail
5
Continue on US 2
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
North 1st Street East
6
Turn left onto US 191
91 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
·
Central Avenue
7
Continue on MT 19
21 mi
·
31 min
·
MT 19
8
Continue on US 87
45 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
US 87
9
Turn right onto US 12; US 87
44 mi
·
48 min
·
1st Avenue West
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 87
261 ft
·
6 sec
·
Roundup Road
11
Turn right onto US 87
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn slight right
270 ft
·
4 sec
13
Turn straight onto 6th Avenue North
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
6th Avenue North
14
Keep slight left at fork onto 6th Avenue North
239 ft
·
7 sec
·
6th Avenue North
15
Continue on Division Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Division Street
16
Continue on I 90 Business
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Montana Avenue
17
Continue on I 90 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurel Road
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 Business
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 90 Business
Toward Butte, I 90 West
19
Merge onto I 90; US 212
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 90; US 212
20
Take the exit onto US 212
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 212
Toward US 212, US 310: Laurel, Red Lodge
21
Turn right onto US 310; MT S-532
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 310; MT S-532
22
Arrive at destination
US 310; MT S-532
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 146.3 miles from Glasgow, MT, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.9 miles.
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 64 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.3 miles or 3h 13m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurel, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Glasgow, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Glasgow, MT
This is one driving day of about 292.7 miles and 6h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Glasgow, 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.
The longest stretch is on Central Avenue for about 90.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 146.3 mi from Glasgow, MT · 3h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 146.3 miles from Glasgow, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Central Avenue if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.9 miles.
Arriving in Laurel, MT
The final approach into Laurel, 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 Laurel, 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
$46.38 one way
$92.77 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $48.62 | $97.24 |
| premium | $4.53 | $52.21 | $104.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.62 | $129.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.8 | 1 | $30.73 | $14.05 |
| Efficient EV | 73.2 | 0 | $25.61 | $11.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.1 | 1 | $40.98 | $18.73 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 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
Laurel, MT
Afternoon in Laurel on Friday
Local time
12:42 PM
MDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 30m 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 Glasgow, MT to Laurel, MT covers 292.7 miles and takes about 6h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Central Avenue, US 87, 1st Avenue West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 146.3 miles from Glasgow, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.38 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 30m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 8 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2 / 1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 69.9 miles (US 191 / Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 227.4 miles (US 12; US 87 / 1st Avenue West): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Glasgow, MT to Laurel, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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