Glasgow, MT to Miles City, MT is 221.8 miles and takes about 4h 18m via I 94 Business and State Highway 13, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Montana, moving you from the Mountain West region to another part of the Mountain West. Expect a straightforward journey primarily on established roadways, making it a practical choice for a single-day trip. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground within the state without extensive detours.
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
110.9 miles from Glasgow, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94 Business
70.7 mi
1h 8m
State Highway 13
46.7 mi
1h 9m
B Avenue
46.3 mi
50m
Highway 2 East
30.1 mi
34m
Lewis and Clark Trail
18.1 mi
20m
East Main Street
5.5 mi
8m
Valley Drive East
1.6 mi
2m
West Towne Street
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 94 Business
— 70.7 mi, about 1h 8m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~166 veh/hr typical
· worst 227
Quietest
2 AM
~16 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 31 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow, MT and Miles City, MT.
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Start on MT 42
38 ft·5 sec·6th Street North
2
Turn right onto US 2
0.8 mi·58 sec·1st Avenue North
3
Continue on US 2
30 mi·34 min·Highway 2 East
4
Continue on US 2
18 mi·20 min·Lewis and Clark Trail
5
Turn right onto MT 25
365 ft·6 sec·4th Avenue North
6
Continue on MT 25
0.2 mi·22 sec·3rd Avenue
7
Turn left onto Anaconda Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·Anaconda Street
8
Turn left onto South 1st Avenue
245 ft·6 sec·South 1st Avenue
9
Turn right onto MT 25
5.5 mi·8 min·East Main Street
10
Turn straight onto MT 13
47 mi·1 hr 9 min·State Highway 13
11
Turn left onto MT 200
46 mi·50 min·B Avenue
12
At end of road, turn right onto I 94 Business
1.5 mi·2 min·West Towne Street
13
Take the ramp onto I 94 Business
0.1 mi·13 sec·I 94 Business
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 Business
69 mi·1 hr 5 min·I 94 Business
15
Take the exit onto I 94 Business
0.2 mi·25 sec·I 94 Business
16
Turn right onto I 94 Business
1.5 mi·2 min·I 94 Business
17
At end of road, turn left onto I 94 Business
1.6 mi·2 min·Valley Drive East
18
Turn sharp left onto MT 59
54 ft·1 sec·Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
MT 59
Trip Plan
With a drive time under 4.5 hours, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll encounter one recommended stop, so plan your breaks accordingly to manage the longest stretch of 70.7 miles on I 94 Business. The estimated fuel cost is $35, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing Glasgow, as services can be spread out in this region. Keep an eye on the road signs as you transition from the main highway onto State Highway 13 and B Avenue near Miles City.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 110.9 miles from Glasgow, MT, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.7 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 49 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.9 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 38m
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 Glasgow, 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 Glasgow, MT
This is one driving day of about 221.8 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Glasgow, 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 I 94 Business for about 70.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Final third
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
$10 to $20
Fallon, Montana
Hours: 12–8 pm
+14064865400
Unique Creations
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, right off the route
Home stretch
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
$1 to $10
Miles City, Montana
Hours: 6 am–8 pm
+14062341008
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 221.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 2 / 1st Avenue North
Turn right onto US 2 / 1st Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
49 mi into trip|~55m in|MT 25 / 4th Avenue North
Turn right onto MT 25 / 4th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
5
49.4 mi into trip|~56m in|South 1st Avenue
Turn left onto South 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
147.9 mi into trip|~3h 5m in|I 94 Business / West Towne Street
At end of road, turn right onto I 94 Business / West Towne Street
Navigation decision point
5
221.7 mi into trip|~4h 18m in|MT 59 / Main Street
Turn sharp left onto MT 59 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.57 one way
$69.14 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$36.44
$72.88
premium
$4.47
$39.07
$78.14
diesel
$4.80
$41.88
$83.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.5
0
$23.29
$10.65
Efficient EV
55.5
0
$19.41
$8.87
EV Truck/SUV
88.7
1
$31.05
$14.20
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Glasgow, MT
Late night
in Glasgow on Sunday
Local time
4:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
SE 13 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:25PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:23PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Destination
Miles City, MT
Late night
in Miles City on Sunday
Local time
4:49 AM
MDT
Current temp
98°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 8 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:25PM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:23PM MDT by NWS Missoula 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.
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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 18m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 66% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll experience stretches of comfortable driving on I 94 Business, including one segment that lasts for 70.7 miles without interruption. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of State Highway 13 and B Avenue suggests a transition into more local or town-access roads closer to your destination. It offers a consistent pace for most of the journey.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.7 mi on I 94 Business.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 Business and State Highway 13. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2 / 1st Avenue North.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 18m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2 / 1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 49 miles (MT 25 / 4th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 49.4 miles (South 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Glasgow is a small town of 3,300 (2019) in the northeast part of Montana. If you're looking for the ultimate remote small town experience, Glasgow might be it. The Washington Post once called Glasgow "the middle of nowhere", based on the fact that, of all towns in the contiguous United States with at least 1,000 people, it is the farthest from any metro area of more than 75,000 people.
Information for the town of Fort Peck, 17 miles south, is also included in the listings.
The longest stretch is about 70.7 miles on I 94 Business. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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: near the start (US 2 / 1st Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 49 miles (MT 25 / 4th Avenue North): Navigation decision point; at 49.4 miles (South 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Miles City, MT, but most travelers stay overnight.
