How far is Belgrade, MT from Red Lodge, MT?
The driving distance from Belgrade, MT to Red Lodge, MT is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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 52m.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow
Snow Showers Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belgrade and Red Lodge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belgrade and Red Lodge.
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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
108.4 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 78: Columbus
1672 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pike Avenue
1140 ft · 44 sec · East Pike Avenue
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Turn left onto Pratten Street
675 ft · 23 sec · Pratten Street
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Continue on State Highway 78
13.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on North Woodard Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North Woodard Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 78
31.6 mi · 38 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on 3rd Street
2562 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Broadway Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · North Broadway Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Broadway Avenue
1 km · 2 min · North Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belgrade and Red Lodge.
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
108 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow leaving Belgrade and Snow Showers Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow near Red Lodge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belgrade to Red Lodge?
The road trip is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 79.2 miles from Belgrade and 79.5 miles from Red Lodge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102 miles (164.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 12:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.80 one way or $43.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain And Snow around Belgrade and Snow Showers Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow near Red Lodge.
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 Red Lodge. Straight-line distance: 102 mi (164.16 km).
#1 Belgrade
City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA
| Population | 10,390 |
| Coordinates | 45.7760400, -111.1769000 |
| Altitude | 1359 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Red Lodge
City in Montana, United States
| Population | 2,359 |
| Coordinates | 45.1857800, -109.2468200 |
| Altitude | 1697 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red Lodge (-109.24682, 45.18578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $23.69 | $47.39 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $25.47 | $50.95 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $30.31 | $60.61 |
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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