How far is Belgrade, MT from Lewistown, MT?
The driving distance from Belgrade, MT to Lewistown, MT is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.8 miles (196 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
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.
City in and county seat of Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belgrade and Lewistown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belgrade and Lewistown.
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Start on East Main Street
2371 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Frontage Road
2586 ft · 55 sec · Frontage Road
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Turn right onto Airway Boulevard
825 ft · 19 sec · Airway Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airway Boulevard
46 m · 3 sec · Airway Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Airway Boulevard
1694 ft · 34 sec · Airway Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
808 ft · 16 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1414 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
67.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 191, I 90 Business: Big Timber, Harlowton
1486 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
895 ft · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East 1st Avenue
43.9 mi · 1 hr 6 min · East 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
1 km · 58 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
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Continue on 3rd Street Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · 3rd Street Northeast
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Turn left
39.2 mi · 43 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
14.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue on US Highway 87
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 87
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue South
121 m · 17 sec · 6th Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belgrade and Lewistown.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Airway Boulevard
Merge slight left
67.2 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Belgrade and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lewistown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belgrade to Lewistown?
The road trip is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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 86.1 miles from Belgrade and 86.2 miles from Lewistown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.8 miles (196 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 $23.67 one way or $47.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Belgrade and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lewistown.
Stop Ideas Near Big Timber
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 Big Timber.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belgrade and Lewistown. Straight-line distance: 121.8 mi (196.02 km).
#1 Belgrade
City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA
| Population | 10,390 |
| Coordinates | 45.7760400, -111.1769000 |
| Altitude | 1359 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lewistown
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 5,905 |
| Coordinates | 47.0624700, -109.4282400 |
| Altitude | 1203 |
| Country | United States |
End: 6th Avenue South (-109.428026, 47.06261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $23.67 | $47.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $25.72 | $51.45 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $27.66 | $55.32 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $32.90 | $65.81 |
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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