Butte to Pendleton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

301.9 miles 485.8 km · straight line
377.4 miles estimated 607.3 km · driving distance
7h 35min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Butte from Pendleton?

The distance from Butte to Pendleton is 301.9 miles (485.8 km) as the crow flies. Pendleton is located W of Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 377.4 miles, taking about 7h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Butte in Montana and Pendleton in Oregon.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Butte and Pendleton. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Butte to Pendleton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 35min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 6min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 12min $45–$132* Comfort

Quick Facts

Butte
46.00°N, 112.53°W
America/Denver
1688m elevation
Pendleton
45.67°N, 118.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
325m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients