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1h 16m
Distance
76.7 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miles City, MT
Alex Moliski
Glendive, MT
Boris Hamer
The drive from Miles City, MT to Glendive, MT covers 76.7 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94 Business, Valley Drive East, West Towne Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.1 miles on I 94 Business. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.15 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.3 miles from Miles City, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
This is a 1h 16m highway drive covering 76.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 Business and Valley Drive East. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.1 miles on I 94 Business.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
360 ft
Total Descent
687 ft
Highest Point
2,593 ft
~12.8 mi in
Elevation Range
517 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 Business and Valley Drive East. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 94 Business / Valley Drive East.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Miles City, MT to Glendive, MT is easy. At 1h 16m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 94 Business / Valley Drive East): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 74.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75 miles (MT 16): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn sharp right onto I 94 Business / Valley Drive East
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Take the exit toward MT 16: Glendive, Sidney
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto MT 16
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto I 94 Business / West Towne Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto I 94 Business / Merrill Avenue
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 Business | 73.1 mi | 1h 9m |
| Valley Drive East | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Towne Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| MT 16 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Merrill Avenue | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Miles City, MT and Glendive, MT.
Start on MT 59
Turn sharp right onto I 94 Business
Turn right onto I 94 Business
Take the ramp onto I 94 Business
Take the exit
Turn right onto MT 16
Turn left onto I 94 Business
At end of road, turn left onto I 94 Business
Arrive at destination
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.
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 76.7 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.3 miles or 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glendive, MT than in the middle of the route.
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 76.7 miles and 1h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.3 mi from Miles City, MT · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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.
A short stop after about 76.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.3 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 Business if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.1 miles.
The final approach into Glendive, 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 Glendive, MT.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.15 one way
$24.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $12.78 | $25.55 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.68 | $27.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.04 | $34.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.74 | $4.91 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Miles City on Sunday
Local time
7:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
Destination
Evening in Glendive on Sunday
Local time
7:36 PM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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