How far is Belfry, MT from Red Lodge, MT?
Fastest route
The driving distance between Belfry, Montana and Red Lodge, Montana is 15.6 miles (25.1 kilometers). The drive time is about 20 minutes.
Here are the steps for the most direct route:
- Head southeast on State Hwy 308.
- Turn left onto Railroad St.
- Turn right onto Broadway Ave.
- Turn right onto S Vaill Ave.
If you want to meet halfway between Belfry and Red Lodge, Montana, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 45.160049 and -109.145546, or 45º 09' 36.2052" N, 109º 08' 43.9656" W. This location is 7.82 miles away from Belfry and Red Lodge and it would take approximately 14 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Carbon County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belfry and Red Lodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belfry and Red Lodge.
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Start on Vaill Avenue
30 m · 5 sec · Vaill Avenue
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Turn right onto Wisconsin Street
102 m · 20 sec · Wisconsin Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
1323 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto MT 72
120 m · 7 sec · MT 72
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Turn right onto State Highway 308
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 308
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Continue on West Main Street
2587 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 308
6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 308
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Continue on South Broadway Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belfry and Red Lodge.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Highway 308
Turn right onto State Highway 308
7.47 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Belfry and Light Snow near Red Lodge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belfry to Red Lodge?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bearcreek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Belfry and 7.8 miles from Red Lodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.14 one way or $4.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Belfry and Light Snow near Red Lodge.
Stop Ideas Near Bearcreek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bearcreek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belfry and Red Lodge. Straight-line distance: 12.15 mi (19.55 km).
#1 Belfry
Belfry is a place in Montana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.1418900, -109.0054200 |
| Altitude | 1177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Lodge
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 2,359 |
| Coordinates | 45.1857800, -109.2468200 |
| Altitude | 1697 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Broadway Avenue (-109.247005, 45.185777)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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