How far is Belgrade, MT from Laurel, MT?

The driving distance from Belgrade, MT to Laurel, MT is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.14 mi
01h 59m
Flight
116.26 mi
187.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.26 mi
Kilometers
187.1 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.14 mi
Kilometers
219.1 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laurel
Wed, Apr 15, 1:42 AM MDT
Return by in Belgrade
Wed, Apr 15, 3:42 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belgrade
2026-04-14T23:42
Arrive Laurel
Wed, Apr 15, 1:42 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM MDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Big Timber
MT

City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States

From Belgrade
68.2 mi
00h 59m
To Laurel
67.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 10:00 PM MDT
Wind
12 mph SSW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    134 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 212, US 310: Laurel, Red Lodge

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1 km · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Airway Boulevard
135 mi · 99%
Frontage Road
0.49 mi
East Main Street
0.45 mi
US 212
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Airway Boulevard

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 12m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
116.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Timber
00h 59m from Belgrade
Leave By
2:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Belgrade and Chance Rain Showers near Laurel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Big Timber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Belgrade and 67.9 miles from Laurel.

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

The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 2:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.73 one way or $37.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Belgrade and Chance Rain Showers near Laurel.

Stop Ideas Near Big Timber

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Big Timber, 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 Big Timber.

BUS

Livingston, MT

49 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n
BUS

Bozeman, MT

96 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane
BUS

Billings, MT

113 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belgrade and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 116.26 mi (187.1 km).

Belgrade

#1 Belgrade

City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA

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

#2 Laurel

City in Yellowstone County, Montana, USA

Population6,715
Coordinates45.6691200, -108.7715300
Altitude1006
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-111.176867, 45.776072)
End: South 1st Avenue (-108.771477, 45.669116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.19 L · about $18.73
Round trip
$37.45
9.62 gal · 36.38 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.73 $37.45
Mid-grade $4.23 $20.35 $40.70
Premium $4.55 $21.88 $43.76
Diesel $5.41 $26.03 $52.06

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Belgrade and Laurel. The current time is 23:42:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.