Calculating Your Route
Finding the best route ...
Verifying Locations

Just a moment while we calculate your route...

Distance from Spring Creek Junction to Alder

Driving Distance
268.8 mi 432.5 km
Flying Distance
173.9 mi 279.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Spring Creek Junction, Montana to Alder, Montana is 268.8 mi (432.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 173.9 mi (279.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 21 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 21 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a southwest direction. Average speeds around 59 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


No image available
Place Spring Creek Junction
State/Province Montana
Country US
Latitude 47.127196
Longitude -109.574076
GPS 47.127196° N, 109.574076° W
Local Time 1:10 AM
Timezone America/Denver

Destination:


No image available
Place Alder
State/Province Montana
Country US
Latitude 45.323813
Longitude -112.10721
GPS 45.323813° N, 112.10721° W
Local Time 1:10 AM
Timezone America/Denver

Journey Summary

Traveling from Spring Creek Junction, Montana to Alder, Montana covers 268.8 mi (432.5 km) in a southwest direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 21 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (240.6-268.8 miles / 387-433 km). The primary route shown here saves 10 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 59 mph (95 km/h).

Available Routes

US-191 S and I-90 W
268.8 mi 4 hours 21 minutes
Shortest
US-12 W
255.1 mi 4 hours 22 minutes
US-191 S
240.6 mi 4 hours 13 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.