How far is Belgrade, MT from Lincoln, MT?
The driving distance from Belgrade, MT to Lincoln, MT is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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 43m.
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 Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belgrade and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belgrade and Lincoln.
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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
7.5 mi · 8 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 279, MT 453
1237 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Road East
11 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Road East
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Continue on Lincoln Road East
24 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Road East
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Continue on Lincoln Road East
2479 ft · 48 sec · Lincoln Road East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Road West
37 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Road West
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Road West
2 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Road West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lincoln Road West
40 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Road West
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Road West
28.1 mi · 31 min · Lincoln Road West
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Continue on Montana Highway 279
8.4 mi · 10 min · Montana Highway 279
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Stemple Pass Road
19 m · 3 sec · Stemple Pass Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stemple Pass Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belgrade and Lincoln.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Highway 287
Turn right onto Highway 287
62.2 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Belgrade and Mostly Clear near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belgrade to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
East Helena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Belgrade and 72.7 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 1:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.01 one way or $46.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belgrade and Mostly Clear near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near East 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 East Helena.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belgrade and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 108.54 mi (174.68 km).
#1 Belgrade
City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA
| Population | 10,390 |
| Coordinates | 45.7760400, -111.1769000 |
| Altitude | 1359 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln
Situated at an elevation of 4541 feet in Lewis and Clark County, this forested community lies within western Montana's Blackfoot River Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 46.9549400, -112.6817100 |
| Altitude | 1384 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-112.68171, 46.95494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $4.49 | $23.01 | $46.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $24.70 | $49.41 |
| Premium | $5.19 | $26.59 | $53.18 |
| Diesel | $6.11 | $31.28 | $62.57 |
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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