Origin
Lewistown, MT
Afternoon in Lewistown on Friday
Local time
3:25 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewistown, MT to Giltedge, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewistown, MT
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Giltedge, MT
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Trip Overview
This short 18.7-mile drive from Lewistown, MT to Giltedge, MT takes about 41 minutes, making it a very manageable trip. As both locations are in the Mountain West region of Montana, you'll experience a consistent feel throughout. With a fuel cost estimated at $3, this route is extremely budget-friendly. It's ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a quick connection between two points without the need for an overnight stay. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of road types, so be prepared for some variety.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The journey involves a mix of road types, with 55% of the drive on highways. You'll primarily travel on US Highway 87, Stillman Road, and Gilt Edge Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.3 miles on US Highway 87. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you transition between these different roads, offering a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous one.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 87; MT 200 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Lewistown, MT to Giltedge, MT is easy. At 41m with 55% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 87; MT 200 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 87; MT 200 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 87; MT 200 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
4
18.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 87 | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| Stillman Road | 3.6 mi | 14m |
| Gilt Edge Road | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| Northeast Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| 6th Avenue South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 87
— 10.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewistown, MT and Giltedge, MT.
1
Start on 6th Avenue South
395 ft
·
19 sec
·
6th Avenue South
2
Turn right onto US 87; MT 200
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on US 87; MT 200
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast Main Street
4
Continue on US 87; MT 200
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US Highway 87
5
Turn slight left onto Stillman Road
3.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Stillman Road
6
At end of road, turn left
0.9 mi
·
3 min
7
Continue on Gilt Edge Road
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Gilt Edge Road
8
Turn left
342 ft
·
15 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.93 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.34 | $6.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Giltedge, MT
Afternoon in Giltedge on Friday
Local time
3:25 PM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lewistown, MT to Giltedge, MT covers 18.7 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 87, Stillman Road, Gilt Edge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 miles from Lewistown, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Lewistown, MT to Giltedge, MT is easy. At 41m with 55% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 87; MT 200 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 15.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Lewistown, MT to Giltedge, 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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