How far is Belgrade, MT from Montana City, MT?
The driving distance from Belgrade, MT to Montana City, MT is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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 01h 35m.
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 Montana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belgrade and Montana City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belgrade and Montana City.
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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
58.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Highway 287
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Turn left onto Montana Route 518
1.2 mi · 1 min · Montana Route 518
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Continue on Montana Highway 518
2.7 mi · 3 min · Montana Highway 518
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Montana Highway 518
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belgrade and Montana City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 287
Turn right onto Highway 287
58.1 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Belgrade and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Montana City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belgrade to Montana City?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Townsend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Belgrade and 43.2 miles from Montana City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 3:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Belgrade and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Montana City.
Stop Ideas Near Townsend
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 Townsend.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belgrade and Montana City. Straight-line distance: 63.86 mi (102.77 km).
#1 Belgrade
City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA
| Population | 10,390 |
| Coordinates | 45.7760400, -111.1769000 |
| Altitude | 1359 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Montana City
Census designated place
| Population | 2,715 |
| Coordinates | 46.5377100, -111.9327700 |
| Altitude | 1236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montana City (-111.93277, 46.53771)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $13.83 | $27.66 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $16.45 | $32.90 |
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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