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Trip from Miles City, MT to Sun Prairie, MT

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

6h 39m

Distance

328 mi

528 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 28m ★
6 AM
6h 40m
8 AM
7h 4m
10 AM
6h 48m
12 PM
6h 46m
3 PM
6h 49m
5 PM
7h 3m
8 PM
6h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Custer County, Montana, United States

Miles City, MT

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Downtown Sun Prairie, MT, MT

Sun Prairie, MT

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Trip Overview

The drive from Miles City, MT to Sun Prairie, MT covers 328 miles and takes about 6h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on MT 200, US 87, North 7th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.3 miles on MT 200. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.98 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

164 miles from Miles City, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 31m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 39m. Total distance: 328 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 39m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 39m highway drive covering 328 miles, with most of the trip on MT 200 and US 87. The longest continuous stretch is about 128.3 miles on MT 200.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MT 200 is the longest continuous segment at about 128.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MT 200 and US 87. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 83.1 miles in near MT 200.

Driving Effort 3/10

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 39m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 14 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 83.1 miles (MT 200): Navigation decision point; at 293.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 318.2 miles (I 15 Business / Park Drive North): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
83.1 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | MT 200

At end of road, turn left onto MT 200

Navigation decision point

5
293.6 mi into trip | ~5h 53m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
318.2 mi into trip | ~6h 23m in | I 15 Business / Park Drive North

At end of road, turn left onto I 15 Business / Park Drive North

Navigation decision point

5
325.9 mi into trip | ~6h 32m in | North Manchester Road

Turn left onto North Manchester Road

Navigation decision point

5
326.1 mi into trip | ~6h 33m in | Vaughn South Frontage Road

At end of road, turn right onto Vaughn South Frontage Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
MT 200 128.3 mi 2h 19m
US 87 83.6 mi 1h 30m
North 7th Street 82.6 mi 2h 2m
US Highway 87 14.7 mi 15m
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway 5.5 mi 5m
2nd Avenue North 4.3 mi 7m
Truck Bypass 2.6 mi 3m
Central Avenue West 1.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: MT 200 — 128.3 mi, about 2h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miles City, MT and Sun Prairie, MT.

1

Start on MT 59

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto MT 59

83 mi · 2 hr 2 min · North 7th Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto MT 200

128 mi · 2 hr 19 min · MT 200
4

Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

0.3 mi · 29 sec · 1st Avenue North
5

Continue on US 191

2.6 mi · 3 min · Truck Bypass
6

Continue on US 87; US 191; MT 200

15 mi · 15 min · US Highway 87
7

Continue on US 87; MT 3; MT 200

64 mi · 1 hr 9 min · US 87; MT 3; MT 200
8

Turn slight right

0.3 mi · 20 sec
9

Enter roundabout

172 ft · 2 sec
10

Continue

0.1 mi · 7 sec
11

Continue on US 87; US 89; MT 3; MT 200

19 mi · 20 min · US 87; US 89; MT 3; MT 200
12

Turn right onto US 87 Bypass

0.9 mi · 1 min · 57th Street South
13

Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North

4.3 mi · 7 min · 2nd Avenue North
14

At end of road, turn left onto I 15 Business

240 ft · 4 sec · Park Drive North
15

Turn right onto I 15 Business

0.2 mi · 23 sec · 1st Avenue North
16

Continue on I 15 Business

0.2 mi · 17 sec · First Avenue North Bridge
17

Continue on I 15 Business

1.4 mi · 1 min · Central Avenue West
18

Take the exit onto I 15 Business

0.2 mi · 32 sec · I 15 Business
19

Merge onto I 15; US 89; MT 200

5.5 mi · 5 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
21

Turn left onto North Manchester Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North Manchester Road
22

At end of road, turn right onto Vaughn South Frontage Road

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Vaughn South Frontage Road
23

Turn left onto South Manchester Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · South Manchester Road
24

Turn right onto Manchester Lane

0.9 mi · 3 min · Manchester Lane
25

Arrive at destination

Manchester Lane

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 164 miles from Miles City, MT, or about 3h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.3 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 72 miles or 1h 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 164 miles or 3h 31m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sun Prairie, MT than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Miles City, 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 Miles City, MT

This is one driving day of about 328 miles and 6h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 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 MT 200 for about 128.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 164 mi from Miles City, MT · 3h 31m into the drive

city in and county seat of Fergus County, Montana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lewistown, MT

164 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

Forsyth, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lewistown, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 164 miles from Miles City, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before MT 200 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.3 miles.

Arriving in Sun Prairie, MT

The final approach into Sun Prairie, 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 Sun Prairie, MT.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Farmhouse Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Miles City, Montana

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+14062346731

Vintage and Rustics in Montana

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Miles City, MT

0.3 mi

Montana Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Miles City, Montana

0.5 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Ruby

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Miles City, Montana

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6:15 am–2 pm

+14062347829

The Ugly Mug

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Miles City, Montana

0.5 mi

Lewistown Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lewistown, Montana

0.2 mi

The Farmhouse Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Miles City, Montana

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+14062346731

Vintage and Rustics in Montana

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Miles City, MT

Hours: 7:30 am–4:30 pm

+14062347878

Visit website

Montana Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Miles City, Montana

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+14062345809

Visit website

Remember When Cafe inside Vintage and Rustics in Montana

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Miles City, Montana

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+14062347878

Visit website

406 Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 210.9

Lewistown, Montana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14067084323

Visit website

Hole In the Wall Family Dining

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Miles City, Montana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14062343860

618 Coffeehouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 210.9

Lewistown, Montana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14065385262

Visit website

Black Iron Grill Rotisserie

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Miles City, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14062344766

Visit website

The Ruby

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Miles City, Montana

Hours: 6:15 am–2 pm

+14062347829

The Ugly Mug

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Miles City, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+14068748459

Visit website

Lewistown Coffee Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 210.9

Lewistown, Montana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14065358115

Main Street Grind

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Miles City, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+14062344664

Rising Trout Coffee & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 210.9

Lewistown, Montana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14065354999

Visit website

Snowy Mountain Mudd

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 210.9

Lewistown, Montana

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

The Coffee Cup

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 210.9

Lewistown, Montana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+14065352690

Visit website

Scoop MT

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Miles City, Montana

Hours: 9 am–5:30 pm

+14062341915

Girl Ran Away With the Spoon

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Miles City, Montana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14062341525

Visit website

Lewistown Art Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 210.9

Lewistown, Montana

Hours: Closed

+14065358278

Visit website

Unique Creations

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Miles City, Montana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14062341008

Somjai Thai Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 210.9

Lewistown, Montana

T's Happy Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 257.7

Stanford, Montana

+14065662305

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.98 one way

$103.95 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 115 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $54.48 $108.96
premium $4.53 $58.51 $117.02
diesel $5.61 $72.42 $144.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$52

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 114.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 98.4 1 $34.44 $15.74
Efficient EV 82 0 $28.70 $13.12
EV Truck/SUV 131.2 1 $45.92 $20.99

Gas CO2

115 kg

EV CO2

38 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Miles City, MT

Evening in Miles City on Thursday

Local time

8:07 PM

MDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sun Prairie, MT

Evening in Sun Prairie on Thursday

Local time

8:07 PM

MDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

65°F

Lewistown, MT

164 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

7 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 39m 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 Miles City, MT to Sun Prairie, MT covers 328 miles and takes about 6h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MT 200, US 87, North 7th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164 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 $51.98 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 39m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 14 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 83.1 miles (MT 200): Navigation decision point; at 293.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 318.2 miles (I 15 Business / Park Drive North): Navigation decision point.
The route from Miles City, MT to Sun Prairie, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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