How far is Belgrade, MT from West Glendive, MT?

The driving distance from Belgrade, MT to West Glendive, MT is about 371.3 miles (597.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 319.5 miles (514.2 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
371.31 mi
06h 16m
Flight
319.49 mi
514.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
319.49 mi
Kilometers
514.17 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
371.31 mi
Kilometers
597.57 km
Drive Time
06h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Glendive
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM MDT
Return by in Belgrade
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belgrade
2026-04-22T20:42
Arrive West Glendive
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 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
Hardin
MT

City in Big Horn County, Montana, United States of America

From Belgrade
185.3 mi
03h 08m
To West Glendive
186 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
85°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belgrade and West Glendive.

  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

    636 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2608 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
212 mi · 57%
Airway Boulevard
157 mi · 42%
MT 16
1.03 mi
Frontage Road
0.49 mi
East Main Street
0.45 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
+51.8 mi
319.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hardin
03h 08m from Belgrade
Leave By
11:28 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Belgrade and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Glendive.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Belgrade to West Glendive?

The road trip is about 371.3 miles (597.6 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?

Hardin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.3 miles from Belgrade and 186 miles from West Glendive.

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

The direct path is about 319.5 miles (514.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 $51.00 one way or $102.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Belgrade and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Glendive.

Stop Ideas Near Hardin

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

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

BUS

Billings, MT

69 mi away
2501 1st Avenue North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belgrade and West Glendive. Straight-line distance: 319.49 mi (514.17 km).

Belgrade

#1 Belgrade

City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA

Population10,390
Coordinates45.7760400, -111.1769000
Altitude1359
CountryUnited States
West Glendive

#2 West Glendive

Census designated place

Population1,948
Coordinates47.1108500, -104.7496800
Altitude646
CountryUnited States
Start: Belgrade (-111.1769, 45.77604)
End: West Glendive (-104.74968, 47.11085)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 598 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.1 gal
49.6 L · about $51.00
Round trip
$102.00
26.2 gal · 99.2 L
Estimated CO2
116.4 kg one way
Round trip: 232.8 kg / 513 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $51.00 $102.00
Mid-grade $4.23 $55.43 $110.85
Premium $4.55 $59.59 $119.18
Diesel $5.41 $70.90 $141.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Belgrade and West Glendive. The current time is 20:42:52.

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.