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ivbinconned
Explorer II
Jan 08, 2020

Whitehall to Dillan?as opposed to I 15

Last year we stopped for night in Dillan. Ran into a man pulling long bumper pull RV.
He suggested we use hy 55/41 from Whitehall to Dillan as it is a lower elevation route.
2 lane but not busy.
Thoughts?
Roads and Routes
  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Jan 08, 2020
    Are you talking about Dillon MT?

    Google maps is a great resource for this. The terrain view will give you a good idea of the, well, terrain, and the street view shows you the road.
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Jan 08, 2020
    MT55/41 climbs slowly southbound. If I remember correctly it is a good two lane highway. I would take it before the interstate just for the scenery and slower pace.
  • ivbinconned's avatar
    ivbinconned
    Explorer II
    Jan 12, 2020
    Using google earth it looks like it could easily average about 1300 feet lower in elevation. Just a short higher climb between Butte and Whitehall.

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