Origin
Miles City, MT
Night in Miles City on Thursday
Local time
9:23 PM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miles City, MT to Crow Agency, MT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
131 mi
211 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miles City, MT
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Crow Agency, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Miles City, MT to Crow Agency, MT covers 131 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, MT 47, I 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.3 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.5 miles from Miles City, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 131 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 32m highway drive covering 131 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and MT 47. The longest continuous stretch is about 85.3 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 85.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and MT 47. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near I 94 Business.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 94 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 88.8 miles (MT 47): Navigation decision point; at 107.1 miles (MT 47): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 94 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
88.8 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
|
MT 47
Turn left onto MT 47
Navigation decision point
4
107.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
MT 47
Keep slight right at fork onto MT 47
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
117.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
130.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
Take the exit toward Crow Agency, Baaxuwuaashe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Crow Agency, Baaxuwuaashe
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 85.3 mi | 1h 25m |
| MT 47 | 28.9 mi | 47m |
| I 90 | 12.6 mi | 11m |
| I 94 Business | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Makawasha Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 85.3 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miles City, MT and Crow Agency, MT.
1
Start on MT 59
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on I 94 Business
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 94 Business
3
Take the ramp onto I 94 Business
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
I 94 Business
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 Business
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 94 Business
5
Merge onto I 94; US 12
85 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
I 94; US 12
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
7
Turn left onto MT 47
18 mi
·
32 min
·
MT 47
8
Keep slight right at fork onto MT 47
11 mi
·
15 min
·
MT 47
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
10
Merge onto I 90; US 87; US 212
13 mi
·
11 min
·
I 90; US 87; US 212
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward Crow Agency, Baaxuwuaashe
12
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Makawasha Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.5 miles from Miles City, MT, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.3 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 29 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.5 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crow Agency, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Miles City, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Miles City, MT
This is one driving day of about 131 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Miles City, 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 I 94 for about 85.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 65.5 mi from Miles City, MT · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.5 miles from Miles City, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.3 miles.
Arriving in Crow Agency, MT
The final approach into Crow Agency, 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 Crow Agency, 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
$20.76 one way
$41.52 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $21.76 | $43.52 |
| premium | $4.53 | $23.37 | $46.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.92 | $57.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.75 | $6.29 |
| Efficient EV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.46 | $5.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.34 | $8.38 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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
Crow Agency, MT
Night in Crow Agency on Thursday
Local time
9:23 PM
MDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Forsyth, MT
66 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
30 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
2h 32m 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 Miles City, MT to Crow Agency, MT covers 131 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, MT 47, I 90. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.5 miles from Miles City, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.76 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 131 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 94 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 88.8 miles (MT 47): Navigation decision point; at 107.1 miles (MT 47): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Miles City, MT to Crow Agency, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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