Origin
Glendive, MT
Evening in Glendive on Saturday
Local time
5:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glendive, MT to Miles City, MT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
76.8 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glendive, MT
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Miles City, MT
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Trip Overview
Connecting Glendive to Miles City, this 76.8-mile transit is a straightforward journey through Montana’s Mountain West region. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 17 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $12, the route remains highly economical for travelers moving between these two points. Because the drive is relatively short, you won't need to plan for an overnight stay unless your schedule requires it. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that allows you to navigate between these two Montana hubs with ease and efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 71.4 mi | 1h 6m |
| I 94 Business | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Valley Drive East | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Towne Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| MT 16 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Merrill Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 71.4 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendive, MT and Miles City, MT.
1
Start on I 94 Business
25 ft
·
2 sec
·
Merrill Avenue
2
Turn right onto I 94 Business
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Towne Street
3
Turn right onto MT 16
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MT 16
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
5
Merge onto I 94
71 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 94
6
Take the exit onto I 94 Business
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 94 Business
7
Turn right onto I 94 Business
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 94 Business
8
At end of road, turn left onto I 94 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Valley Drive East
9
Turn sharp left onto MT 59
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
MT 59
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 76.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 94 Business / West Towne Street
Turn right onto I 94 Business / West Towne Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MT 16
Turn right onto MT 16
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
75.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
I 94 Business / Valley Drive East
At end of road, turn left onto I 94 Business / Valley Drive East
Navigation decision point
5
76.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
MT 59 / Main Street
Turn sharp left onto MT 59 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.17 one way
$24.34 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $12.76 | $25.51 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.70 | $27.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.96 | $33.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.75 | $4.92 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Miles City, MT
Evening in Miles City on Saturday
Local time
5:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Sunny
W 7 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued April 14 at 3:09PM MDT until April 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 1:17PM MDT until April 16 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
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
8 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 17m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by a heavy reliance on high-speed infrastructure, with 96% of the journey taking place on major highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-94, which accounts for a 71.4-mile stretch of uninterrupted travel. The transition into your destination involves navigating short segments of I-94 Business and Valley Drive East to reach your final stop. Expect a consistent, highway-focused experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads. It is a functional drive designed to get you from point A to point B without unnecessary deviations.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.4 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 94 Business. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 94 Business / West Towne Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 8 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 (I 94 Business / West Towne Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (MT 16): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 76.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.4 miles on I 94. 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: near the start (I 94 Business / West Towne Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (MT 16): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Miles City, MT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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