Ersys Logo Ersys Name
Fergus County – Travel Distances

Word Picture of Travel Terms

There's something undeniably magical about a road trip-the sense of boundless freedom, the ever-changing scenery, and the thrill of the unknown. It's not just about reaching a destination; it's about the experiences along the way. The hum of the engine, the wind rushing through open windows, and the endless stretch of asphalt ahead create a rhythm that lulls you into a state of adventure.

The Beginning: Anticipation and Excitement

Every road trip starts with anticipation. The night before departure is filled with last-minute packing, checking maps (or GPS), and that giddy excitement that makes sleep elusive. The car is loaded with snacks, playlists, and a mix of essentials and just-in-case items. As the engine starts the next morning, the journey truly begins-windows down, music up, and the open road calling.

The first miles are electric. The cityscape fades into suburbs, then into open countryside. The world feels full of possibilities. Conversations flow easily-plans, memories, jokes, and comfortable silences. The road is a companion, always moving forward, urging you to see what's around the next bend.

The Middle: Unexpected Discoveries

A road trip is never just about the highway. It's the detours that make it unforgettable. A hand-painted sign for a roadside attraction, a local diner with the best pie you've ever tasted, or a scenic overlook that wasn't on the itinerary-these unplanned moments become the heart of the journey.

Small towns welcome you with their quirks-a vintage gas station, a Main Street frozen in time, or a friendly waitress who calls you "hon." The landscape shifts: rolling hills give way to deserts, forests morph into plains, and mountains rise in the distance. Each mile brings new textures, colors, and stories.

There are challenges, too-wrong turns, sudden rainstorms, or that one rest stop with questionable bathrooms. But even these become part of the lore, the tales you'll laugh about later. A flat tire in the middle of nowhere leads to an encounter with a kind stranger. A missed exit becomes a chance to explore a hidden gem.

The Rhythm of the Road

Hours blend together in the best way. The playlist shifts from upbeat anthems to mellow tunes as the sun dips low. Golden hour bathes everything in warmth, and the world feels slower, softer. Conversations deepen as the miles pass-dreams, fears, and the kind of talks that only happen when you're untethered from daily life.

Night driving has its own magic. The road is quieter, lit only by headlights and the occasional glow of a distant town. The stars seem brighter out here, away from city lights. A 24-hour truck stop becomes a beacon of coffee and greasy comfort food, the neon sign a welcome sight in the darkness.

The Destination-and the Journey Home

Eventually, the destination appears, whether it's a national park, a coastal town, or a loved one's doorstep. There's satisfaction in arriving, but also a quiet longing for the road itself. Because the truth is, the trip isn't just about where you're going-it's about who you become along the way.

And then, there's the return. The road back is different-familiar yet changed. You're wiser, wearier, but full of stories. The car smells like adventure: sunscreen, fast food wrappers, and the faint scent of pine from that hike days ago. Home feels both comforting and strange after so much movement.

Why We Keep Going Back

A road trip is more than travel; it's a reminder of life's spontaneity. It's about control and surrender-planning the route but embracing the detours. It's about connection-to the people beside you, the strangers you meet, and the land unfolding outside your window.

And when it's over, you'll find yourself dreaming of the next one-because the road never really leaves you. It whispers in the everyday, calling you back to where the horizon never ends, and the journey is everything.

In the report below, the county's county seat is used as a starting point for a county. From there, all county seats within 250 straight-line miles from that county seat orgination point are shown. In those instances where a county does not have a county seat, than the largest city within that county is used as a reference point. There are a few cases where a county has two county seats, in that case, one is arbitrarily selected.

 
Seattle (King County, WA)
Dallas (Dallas County, TX)  
Manhattan (New York County, NY)  
Lewistown (Fergus County, MT)  
Billings (Yellowstone County, MT)  
Chicago (Cook County, IL)  
Atlanta (Fulton County, GA)  
Los Angeles (Los Angeles County, CA)  
Driggs (Teton County, ID)
Dubois (Clark County, ID)
Rexburg (Madison County, ID)
St. Anthony (Fremont County, ID)
Salmon (Lemhi County, ID)

Anaconda (Deer Lodge County, MT)
Baker (Fallon County, MT)
Big Timber (Sweet Grass County, MT)
Billings (Yellowstone County, MT)
Boulder (Jefferson County, MT)

Bozeman (Gallatin County, MT)
Broadus (Powder River County, MT)
Butte (Silver Bow County, MT)
Chester (Liberty County, MT)
Chinook (Blaine County, MT)

Choteau (Teton County, MT)
Circle (McCone County, MT)
Columbus (Stillwater County, MT)
Conrad (Pondera County, MT)
Cut Bank (Glacier County, MT)

Deer Lodge (Powell County, MT)
Dillon (Beaverhead County, MT)
Ekalaka (Carter County, MT)
Forsyth (Rosebud County, MT)
Fort Benton (Chouteau County, MT)

Glasgow (Valley County, MT)
Glendive (Dawson County, MT)
Great Falls (Cascade County, MT)
Hamilton (Ravalli County, MT)
Hardin (Big Horn County, MT)

Harlowton (Wheatland County, MT)
Havre (Hill County, MT)
Helena (Lewis and Clark County, MT)
Hysham (Treasure County, MT)
Jordan (Garfield County, MT)

Kalispell (Flathead County, MT)
Lewistown (Fergus County, MT)
Livingston (Park County, MT)
Malta (Phillips County, MT)
Miles City (Custer County, MT)

Missoula (Missoula County, MT)
Philipsburg (Granite County, MT)
Polson (Lake County, MT)
Red Lodge (Carbon County, MT)
Roundup (Musselshell County, MT)

Ryegate (Golden Valley County, MT)
Scobey (Daniels County, MT)
Shelby (Toole County, MT)
Stanford (Judith Basin County, MT)
Terry (Prairie County, MT)

Townsend (Broadwater County, MT)
Virginia City (Madison County, MT)
White Sulphur Springs (Meagher County, MT)
Wibaux (Wibaux County, MT)
Winnett (Petroleum County, MT)

Wolf Point (Roosevelt County, MT)
Basin (Big Horn County, WY)
Buffalo (Johnson County, WY)
Cody (Park County, WY)
Sheridan (Sheridan County, WY)

Thermopolis (Hot Springs County, WY)
Worland (Washakie County, WY)
777
775
765
776
807
 
879
1130
930
965
906
 
894
1046
875
1072
1112
 
1006
1140
937
1033
1057
 
906
832
1097
1047
1035
 
1153
1152
1002
874
990
 
969
1099
931
1031
1096
 
1003
1014
905
1130
1080
 
917
892
970
912
1002
 
975
1219
1056
1003
1117
 
924
851
951
1163
1039
 
1175
904
947
880
961
 
861
888
1585
1647
1619
1617
1745
 
1730
1357
1581
1518
1688
 
1626
1371
1704
1702
1635
 
1732
1449
1544
1732
1762
 
1719
1688
1351
1452
1668
 
1519
1402
1686
1780
1475
 
1592
1651
1692
1476
1498
 
1834
1594
1603
1573
1422
 
1788
1743
1813
1532
1537
 
1563
1496
1738
1629
1414
 
1663
1657
1642
1378
1546
 
1477
1456
1395
1506
1419
 
1446
1443
1191
1246
1225
1219
1327
 
1294
878
1139
1072
1246
 
1191
918
1270
1218
1143
 
1263
958
1104
1257
1281
 
1276
1266
884
988
1194
 
1021
913
1219
1343
1027
 
1139
1162
1243
1015
1016
 
1366
1128
1167
1078
952
 
1340
1302
1352
1102
1078
 
1110
983
1258
1165
934
 
1218
1232
1191
887
1076
 
975
1039
973
1089
988
 
1047
1034
190
212
209
199
262
 
221
209
67
0
174
 
121
154
198
220
196
 
221
180
35
230
265
 
205
202
193
96
172
 
189
204
176
271
46
 
76
197
175
72
131
 
319
97
97
180
137
 
272
230
295
53
46
 
49
254
243
123
169
 
147
167
124
224
85
 
210
100
134
91
103
 
149
126
243
240
250
239
249
 
187
250
87
97
138
 
122
223
172
123
107
 
138
183
98
140
173
 
162
198
247
142
78
 
153
223
92
230
126
 
46
104
125
118
121
 
241
0
109
116
177
 
216
189
224
129
60
 
53
222
150
37
196
 
110
170
77
248
52
 
192
197
229
176
196
 
243
221
1894
1946
1927
1921
2020
 
1979
1555
1826
1759
1929
 
1880
1607
1956
1875
1796
 
1930
1622
1793
1919
1938
 
1958
1959
1567
1669
1859
 
1675
1579
1889
2027
1714
 
1820
1816
1924
1696
1683
 
2029
1802
1856
1733
1630
 
2018
1985
2021
1794
1758
 
1792
1625
1916
1838
1606
 
1900
1924
1871
1554
1750
 
1629
1739
1673
1788
1684
 
1751
1736
1081
1144
1112
1114
1251
 
1263
1018
1141
1094
1233
 
1170
988
1237
1312
1268
 
1313
1111
1108
1324
1359
 
1263
1205
995
1068
1266
 
1182
1073
1269
1307
1064
 
1168
1277
1247
1084
1136
 
1403
1189
1152
1220
1056
 
1330
1279
1372
1085
1130
 
1143
1193
1338
1218
1067
 
1217
1183
1208
1055
1155
 
1154
1004
960
1045
993
 
972
982
605
541
572
572
437
 
447
854
600
665
492
 
552
818
474
529
608
 
473
781
636
483
467
 
461
491
849
744
543
 
728
825
515
398
710
 
594
588
491
718
720
 
374
605
575
671
781
 
394
436
382
645
655
 
624
782
488
568
800
 
518
521
543
850
657
 
774
721
783
671
760
 
735
735


Sources: STI: PopStats and STI: Colossus