How far is Belgrade, MT from Sidney, MT?

The driving distance from Belgrade, MT to Sidney, MT is about 421.7 miles (678.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 358.2 miles (576.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
421.64 mi
06h 16m
Flight
358.25 mi
576.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
358.25 mi
Kilometers
576.54 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
421.64 mi
Kilometers
678.56 km
Drive Time
06h 16m

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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 06h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sidney
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM MDT
Return by in Belgrade
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belgrade
2026-04-22T17:52
Arrive Sidney
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:16 PM to 1:46 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belgrade
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Hysham
MT

Town in Montana, United States

From Belgrade
210.6 mi
03h 08m
To Sidney
211.1 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    156.1 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark

    212.2 mi · 3 hr 33 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 16: Glendive, Sidney

    1422 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    49 mi · 56 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Central Avenue

    40 m · 2 sec · South Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · South Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
212 mi · 50%
Airway Boulevard
157 mi · 37%
South Central Avenue
2.48 mi · 1%
Frontage Road
0.49 mi
East Main Street
0.45 mi
MT 16
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East: Bismark

212 mi · 03h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.5 mi
358.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hysham
03h 08m from Belgrade
Leave By
11:28 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Belgrade and Partly Sunny near Sidney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 421.7 miles (678.6 km) and usually takes 06h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hysham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 210.6 miles from Belgrade and 211.1 miles from Sidney.

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

The direct path is about 358.2 miles (576.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.93 one way or $115.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Belgrade and Partly Sunny near Sidney.

Stop Ideas Near Hysham

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

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

BUS

Miles City, MT

107 mi away
1019 Main Street
BUS

Billings, MT

113 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belgrade and Sidney. Straight-line distance: 358.25 mi (576.54 km).

Belgrade

#1 Belgrade

City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA

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

#2 Sidney

City in Montana, United States

Population6,297
Coordinates47.7166800, -104.1563300
Altitude594
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-111.176867, 45.776072)
End: North Central Avenue (-104.156325, 47.716678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 679 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.88 gal
56.32 L · about $57.93
Round trip
$115.86
29.76 gal · 112.64 L
Estimated CO2
132.2 kg one way
Round trip: 264.5 kg / 583 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $57.93 $115.86
Mid-grade $4.23 $62.96 $125.91
Premium $4.55 $67.69 $135.38
Diesel $5.41 $80.53 $161.06

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Belgrade and Sidney. The current time is 17:52:46.

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.