How far is Belgrade, MT from Hardin, MT?

The driving distance from Belgrade, MT to Hardin, MT is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.44 mi
03h 22m
Flight
171.87 mi
276.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.87 mi
Kilometers
276.6 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.44 mi
Kilometers
319.36 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hardin
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM MDT
Return by in Belgrade
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belgrade
2026-04-23T01:09
Arrive Hardin
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belgrade
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Columbus
MT

Town in Stillwater County, Montana, United States

From Belgrade
99 mi
01h 41m
To Hardin
99.4 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
28 to 33 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2371 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Frontage Road

    2586 ft · 55 sec · Frontage Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Airway Boulevard

    825 ft · 19 sec · Airway Boulevard

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airway Boulevard

    46 m · 3 sec · Airway Boulevard

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Airway Boulevard

    1694 ft · 34 sec · Airway Boulevard

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    808 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1414 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    156.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Sheridan

    39.2 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business, MT 47: Hardin City Center

    1726 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    773 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North Crawford Avenue

    1242 ft · 30 sec · North Crawford Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

    2759 ft · 2 min · North Crawford Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Crawford Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Airway Boulevard
157 mi · 79%
I 90 East
39.2 mi · 20%
North Crawford Avenue
0.76 mi
Frontage Road
0.49 mi
East Main Street
0.45 mi
I 90 Business
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Airway Boulevard

Merge slight left

156 mi · 02h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
171.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 41m from Belgrade
Leave By
10:16 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Likely leaving Belgrade and Rain And Snow Showers near Hardin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Belgrade and 99.4 miles from Hardin.

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

The direct path is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.25 one way or $54.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Belgrade and Rain And Snow Showers near Hardin.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbus, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbus.

BUS

Billings, MT

60 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North
BUS

Livingston, MT

101 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belgrade and Hardin. Straight-line distance: 171.87 mi (276.6 km).

Belgrade

#1 Belgrade

City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA

Population10,390
Coordinates45.7760400, -111.1769000
Altitude1359
CountryUnited States
Hardin

#2 Hardin

City in Big Horn County, Montana, United States of America

Population3,705
Coordinates45.7324800, -107.6120300
Altitude886
CountryUnited States
Start: Belgrade (-111.1769, 45.77604)
End: Hardin (-107.61203, 45.73248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.51 L · about $27.25
Round trip
$54.50
14 gal · 53.02 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $27.25 $54.50
Mid-grade $4.23 $29.62 $59.23
Premium $4.55 $31.84 $63.69
Diesel $5.41 $37.88 $75.77

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Belgrade and Hardin. The current time is 01:09:27.

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