How far is Belgrade, MT from Conrad, MT?
The driving distance from Belgrade, MT to Conrad, MT is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belgrade and Conrad.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belgrade and Conrad.
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Start on East Main Street
25 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Broadway
1482 ft · 51 sec · South Broadway
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Continue on West Madison Avenue
1116 ft · 30 sec · West Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto Jackrabbit Lane
1411 ft · 29 sec · Jackrabbit Lane
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Take the ramp right
1108 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
23 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 287: Helena, Ennis
1498 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Highway 287
62.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Highway 287
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 North: Great Falls
1958 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
145.2 mi · 2 hr 19 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1898 ft · 54 sec
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Turn sharp left
1 mi · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belgrade and Conrad.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
145 mi · 02h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Belgrade and Sunny near Conrad.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belgrade to Conrad?
The road trip is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km) and usually takes 03h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Helena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Belgrade and 116.9 miles from Conrad.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:02 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belgrade and Sunny near Conrad.
Stop Ideas Near Helena
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 Helena.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belgrade and Conrad. Straight-line distance: 169.35 mi (272.54 km).
#1 Belgrade
City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA
| Population | 10,390 |
| Coordinates | 45.7760400, -111.1769000 |
| Altitude | 1359 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Conrad
Town in Montana, United States
| Population | 2,412 |
| Coordinates | 48.1702500, -111.9461300 |
| Altitude | 1073 |
| Country | United States |
End: Conrad (-111.94613, 48.17025)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $32.08 | $64.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $34.86 | $69.73 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $37.48 | $74.97 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $44.59 | $89.19 |
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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