How far is Belgrade, MT from Dillon, MT?
The driving distance from Belgrade, MT to Dillon, MT is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belgrade and Dillon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belgrade and Dillon.
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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
48.7 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 55: Whitehall
1408 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Whitetail Road
69 m · 4 sec · Whitetail Road
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Continue on North Whitehall Street
2991 ft · 53 sec · North Whitehall Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Legion Avenue
2124 ft · 40 sec · West Legion Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 55
9.6 mi · 14 min · State Highway 55
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Turn straight onto State Highway 55
1620 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 55
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Continue on Montana Highway 55
2.1 mi · 3 min · Montana Highway 55
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Continue on Montana Highway 41
14.4 mi · 21 min · Montana Highway 41
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
27.2 mi · 40 min · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on Montana Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Montana Street
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Turn left onto East Helena Street
108 m · 15 sec · East Helena Street
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Turn right onto North Idaho Street
982 ft · 43 sec · North Idaho Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Idaho Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belgrade and Dillon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jackrabbit Lane
Merge slight left
48.7 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Belgrade and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Dillon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belgrade to Dillon?
The road trip is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Whitehall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from Belgrade and 52.8 miles from Dillon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 2:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Belgrade and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Dillon.
Stop Ideas Near Whitehall
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 Whitehall.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belgrade and Dillon. Straight-line distance: 80.62 mi (129.74 km).
#1 Belgrade
City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA
| Population | 10,390 |
| Coordinates | 45.7760400, -111.1769000 |
| Altitude | 1359 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dillon
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 4,333 |
| Coordinates | 45.2163100, -112.6375200 |
| Altitude | 1555 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dillon (-112.63752, 45.21631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $16.92 | $33.84 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $20.13 | $40.27 |
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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