Trip from West Yellowstone, MT to Miles City, MT

Drive Time

6h 11m

Distance

381.1 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from West Yellowstone, MT to Miles City, MT covers 381.1 miles and takes about 6h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Firehole Avenue, Canyon Street, Gallatin Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.76 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

190.5 miles from West Yellowstone, MT

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 11m drive with frequent turns across 381.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Firehole Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Firehole Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Canyon Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Gallatin Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Huffine Lane	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Babcock Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South 11th Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Wallace Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Firehole Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Electric Street

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Turn right onto Firehole Avenue

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Turn left onto Canyon Street

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Continue on Gallatin Road

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Turn right onto Huffine Lane

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Continue on West Main Street

7

Turn right onto West Babcock Street

8

At the end of the road, turn right onto South 11th Avenue

9

Turn left onto West Babcock Street

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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wallace Avenue

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Turn right onto East Main Street

12

Take the exit right

13

Merge slight left

14

Continue straight

15

Continue straight

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Continue straight

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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark

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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 Business: Miles City, Jordan

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 190.5 miles from West Yellowstone, MT, or about 3h 5m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 84 miles or 1h 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 190.5 miles or 3h 5m 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 12m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving West Yellowstone, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from West Yellowstone, MT

This is one driving day of about 381.1 miles and 6h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from West Yellowstone, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Livingston, MT

191 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Miles City, 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 Miles City, MT.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 190.5 mi from West Yellowstone, MT

Bozeman, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Livingston, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 190.5 miles from West Yellowstone, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$51.76	$103.53
midgrade	$3.85	$57.77	$115.53
premium	$4.15	$62.27	$124.53
diesel	$3.75	$56.26	$112.53

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 133.3 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from West Yellowstone, MT to Miles City, MT covers 381.1 miles and takes about 6h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Firehole Avenue, Canyon Street, Gallatin Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 190.5 miles from West Yellowstone, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.76 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.

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