How far is Chinook, MT from Belgrade, MT?
The driving distance from Chinook, MT to Belgrade, MT is about 313.3 miles (504.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chinook and Belgrade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chinook and Belgrade.
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Start on Indiana Street
1775 ft · 1 min · Indiana Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street West
24.7 mi · 28 min · 1st Street West
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Turn left
107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Continue on 15th Street Northeast
91 m · 6 sec · 15th Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Old Havre Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway
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Turn right onto Smelter Avenue Northeast
2860 ft · 43 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast
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Turn straight onto 3rd Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Central Avenue West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West
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Turn sharp left
1425 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
87.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 South, US 287 South: Townsend, Capitol Area
1280 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1678 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
30.2 mi · 34 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
22.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit left toward I 90 East: Billings
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, West Yellowstone
1374 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Amsterdam Road
1.3 km · 58 sec · Amsterdam Road
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Turn left onto Jackrabbit Lane
2627 ft · 51 sec · Jackrabbit Lane
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Turn right onto West Madison Avenue
1116 ft · 23 sec · West Madison Avenue
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Turn slight left onto South Broadway
1482 ft · 55 sec · South Broadway
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Turn right onto East Main Street
25 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chinook and Belgrade.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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107 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Chinook and Light Rain Likely near Belgrade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chinook to Belgrade?
The road trip is about 313.3 miles (504.2 km) and usually takes 05h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.8 miles from Chinook and 157.5 miles from Belgrade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 214.8 miles (345.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.5 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.06 one way or $86.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Chinook and Light Rain Likely near Belgrade.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chinook and Belgrade. Straight-line distance: 214.81 mi (345.7 km).
#1 Chinook
City in Montana
| Population | 1,230 |
| Coordinates | 48.5900000, -109.2312800 |
| Altitude | 740 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belgrade
City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA
| Population | 10,390 |
| Coordinates | 45.7760400, -111.1769000 |
| Altitude | 1359 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-111.176867, 45.776072)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $43.06 | $86.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $46.79 | $93.59 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $50.31 | $100.62 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $59.86 | $119.71 |
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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