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Hamilton, MT Road Trips

With 5 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Hamilton, MT works well as a modest departure point in the Mountain West. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 160-mile quick runs to 330-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Hamilton, MT head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Downtown Hamilton, MT, MT

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Trip Routes

7

Longest Drive

600.2 mi

Sidney, MT

Quickest Drive

3h

Helena, MT

Plan Around Hamilton, MT

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Hamilton, MT is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Trips from Hamilton, MT

Driving from Hamilton, MT

Expect an average of 211 miles and about 4h 16m behind the wheel when leaving Hamilton, MT. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 330 miles (6h 30m), while the shortest is just 160 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Hamilton, MT most often head toward Billings, MT (329.5 mi, 6h 30m), Livingston, MT (213.6 mi, 4h 34m), Bozeman, MT (188.6 mi, 4h 7m), Kalispell, MT (162 mi, 3h 8m), and Helena, MT (160.2 mi, 3h). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 211-mile drive from Hamilton, MT, expect to burn about 8.3 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Hamilton, MT and 2 routes heading into Hamilton, MT, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 160 to 330 miles.

The longest mapped route from Hamilton, MT covers 330 miles and takes approximately 6h 30m. Shorter options start at just 160 miles.

The average route from Hamilton, MT runs about 211 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Hamilton, MT include Billings, MT, Livingston, MT, Bozeman, MT and Kalispell, MT. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Hamilton, MT by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

4,949

Median Income

$52,917

Median Home Value

$299,800

Median Age

47.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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