Origin
Grass Range, MT
Late night in Grass Range on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grass Range, MT to Giltedge, MT
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grass Range, MT
Mark Direen
Giltedge, MT
Nici Gottstein
Trip Overview
Grass Range to Giltedge is 25 miles and takes about 47 minutes via US 87, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Mountain West region, specifically in Montana. Expect a straightforward drive focused on highway travel, making it ideal for a quick hop between locations. Given the short distance and duration, this route is best suited for a same-day excursion with minimal planning required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 87 | 17.9 mi | 19m |
| Gilt Edge Road | 5.3 mi | 20m |
| Giltedge Road | 1.2 mi | 4m |
| East 4th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Rigler Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 87
— 17.9 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grass Range, MT and Giltedge, MT.
1
Start on Main Street
13 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto East 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 87
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 87
4
Turn left onto US 87; MT 200
17 mi
·
18 min
·
US 87; MT 200
5
Turn right onto Giltedge Road
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Giltedge Road
6
Continue on Rigler Lane
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
Rigler Lane
7
Continue on Gilt Edge Road
5.3 mi
·
20 min
·
Gilt Edge Road
8
Turn left
342 ft
·
15 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 4th Street
Turn left onto East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 87
At end of road, turn left onto US 87
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 87; MT 200
Turn left onto US 87; MT 200
Navigation decision point
4
18.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Giltedge Road
Turn right onto Giltedge Road
Navigation decision point
4
25 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.96 one way
$7.92 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.15 | $8.31 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Giltedge, MT
Late night in Giltedge on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 71% of the journey taking place on main roads like US 87. You'll experience a significant stretch of 17.9 miles on US 87 without interruption, offering a consistent driving experience. As you approach Giltedge, the route transitions to local roads, including Gilt Edge Road and Giltedge Road, providing a slight change in scenery and pace for the final leg of your trip.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.9 mi on US 87.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 87 and Gilt Edge Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 4th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Grass Range, MT to Giltedge, MT is easy. At 47m with 71% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 87): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 87; MT 200): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.9 miles on US 87. 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 (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 87): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (US 87; MT 200): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Giltedge, 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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