How far is Belgrade, MT from Clinton, MT?

The driving distance from Belgrade, MT to Clinton, MT is about 177.7 miles (286 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.2 miles (224 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.69 mi
02h 54m
Flight
139.18 mi
223.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.18 mi
Kilometers
223.99 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.69 mi
Kilometers
285.96 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Thu, Oct 15, 6:18 PM MDT
Return by in Belgrade
Thu, Oct 15, 9:12 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belgrade
2026-10-15T15:23
Arrive Clinton
Thu, Oct 15, 6:18 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belgrade
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Anaconda
MT

Town in Montana

From Belgrade
88.7 mi
01h 27m
To Clinton
89 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph WNW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Belgrade and Clinton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belgrade and Clinton.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    25 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Broadway

    1482 ft · 51 sec · South Broadway

  3. 3

    Continue on West Madison Avenue

    1116 ft · 30 sec · West Madison Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jackrabbit Lane

    1411 ft · 29 sec · Jackrabbit Lane

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1108 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula

    96.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Clinton

    1418 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1251 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Mullan Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Mullan Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    26 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belgrade and Clinton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
97.1 mi · 55%
Jackrabbit Lane
79.1 mi · 45%
East Mullan Road
0.73 mi
South Broadway
0.28 mi
West Madison Avenue
0.21 mi
2nd Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula

96.8 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
139.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anaconda
01h 27m from Belgrade
Leave By
12:40 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Belgrade and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belgrade to Clinton?

The road trip is about 177.7 miles (286 km) and usually takes 02h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Anaconda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Belgrade and 89 miles from Clinton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 139.2 miles (224 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.18 one way or $56.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belgrade and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Clinton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belgrade and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 139.18 mi (223.99 km).

Belgrade

#1 Belgrade

City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA

Population10,390
Coordinates45.7760400, -111.1769000
Altitude1359
CountryUnited States
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#2 Clinton

Situated at an elevation of 3,468 feet in Missoula County, this unincorporated community lies in a narrow valley along the Clark Fork River and Interstate 90, flanked by mountain ranges.

Population0
Coordinates46.7690900, -113.7126000
Altitude1057
CountryUnited States
Start: Belgrade (-111.1769, 45.77604)
End: Clinton (-113.7126, 46.76909)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.73 L · about $28.18
Round trip
$56.35
12.54 gal · 47.46 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.49 $28.18 $56.35
Mid-grade $4.83 $30.25 $60.51
Premium $5.19 $32.56 $65.12
Diesel $6.11 $38.31 $76.62

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Montana · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Belgrade and Clinton. The current time is 15:23:22.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.