This 56.8-mile drive from Denton to Giltedge, Montana, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes. You'll primarily be on Broadway Street and US Highways 87 and 191, with about 32% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $9. This mixed drive offers a straightforward way to travel within the Mountain West region. Given its short duration, it allows for a flexible schedule, whether you're heading out early or later in the day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
28.4 miles from Denton, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Broadway Street
29.1 mi
51m
US Highway 87
10.3 mi
11m
US Highway 191
8.1 mi
14m
Stillman Road
3.6 mi
14m
Gilt Edge Road
1.9 mi
7m
Kendall Road
1.1 mi
1m
Northeast Main Street
1.1 mi
2m
East Main Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Broadway Street
— 29.1 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denton, MT and Giltedge, MT.
1
Start on Kierstead Street
94 ft·9 sec·Kierstead Street
2
Turn left onto MT 81
29 mi·51 min·Broadway Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 191
8.1 mi·14 min·US Highway 191
4
Continue on US 191
1.1 mi·1 min·Kendall Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto 1st Avenue North
0.3 mi·37 sec·1st Avenue North
6
Turn left onto US 87; MT 200
0.4 mi·1 min·East Main Street
7
Continue on US 87; MT 200
1.1 mi·2 min·Northeast Main Street
8
Continue on US 87; MT 200
10 mi·11 min·US Highway 87
9
Turn slight left onto Stillman Road
3.6 mi·14 min·Stillman Road
10
At end of road, turn left
0.9 mi·3 min
11
Continue on Gilt Edge Road
1.9 mi·7 min·Gilt Edge Road
12
Turn left
342 ft·15 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under two hours, this route offers considerable flexibility for your departure time. You won't need to split this drive, so consider leaving when it best suits your schedule. The estimated fuel cost of $9 means you can likely complete the trip without needing to refuel, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Pay attention to signage when transitioning between Broadway Street and US Highway 87/191, as this is where the longest uninterrupted stretch concludes and the road character may change.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 28.4 miles from Denton, MT, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.1 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 12 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.4 miles or 50m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Giltedge, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Denton, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Denton, MT
This is one driving day of about 56.8 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Denton, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Broadway Street for about 29.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Final third
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
$1 to $10
Lewistown, Montana
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 29.1 and 56.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
29.1 mi into trip|~51m in|US 191 / US Highway 191
At end of road, turn right onto US 191 / US Highway 191
Navigation decision point
4
38.3 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|1st Avenue North
At end of road, turn left onto 1st Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
38.6 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|US 87; MT 200 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 87; MT 200 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
54 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
4
56.8 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.00 one way
$18.00 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$9.43
$18.87
premium
$4.53
$10.13
$20.26
diesel
$5.61
$12.54
$25.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17
0
$5.96
$2.73
Efficient EV
14.2
0
$4.97
$2.27
EV Truck/SUV
22.7
0
$7.95
$3.64
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Denton, MT
Late night
in Denton on Tuesday
Local time
2:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Giltedge, MT
Late night
in Giltedge on Tuesday
Local time
2:46 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Lewistown, MT
28 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
32 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
1h 47m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The drive from Denton to Giltedge presents a mixed driving profile, with a notable 32% spent on highways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of 29.1 miles on Broadway Street, indicating a significant portion of the route follows this road before transitioning. The overall feel is likely a blend of potentially faster highway sections and more local road driving as you progress through the Montana landscape. Expect a varied driving experience that isn't a monotonous interstate journey.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.1 mi on Broadway Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 29.1 miles in near US 191 / US Highway 191.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Denton, MT to Giltedge, MT is easy. At 1h 47m with 32% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 29.1 miles (US 191 / US Highway 191): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles (1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 38.6 miles (US 87; MT 200 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 56.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 29.1 miles on Broadway Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through MT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 29.1 miles (US 191 / US Highway 191): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles (1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 38.6 miles (US 87; MT 200 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Giltedge, MT before heading back.
