How far is Dillon, MT from Belgrade, MT?

The driving distance from Dillon, MT to Belgrade, MT is about 107.5 miles (173 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.5 mi
01h 52m
Flight
80.62 mi
129.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.62 mi
Kilometers
129.74 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.5 mi
Kilometers
173.01 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belgrade
Tue, May 12, 9:36 PM MDT
Return by in Dillon
Tue, May 12, 11:28 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dillon
2026-05-12T19:43
Arrive Belgrade
Tue, May 12, 9:36 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dillon
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Whitehall
MT

Town in Jefferson County, Montana

From Dillon
52.9 mi
00h 56m
To Belgrade
54.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Idaho Street

    982 ft · 43 sec · South Idaho Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Helena Street

    105 m · 16 sec · East Helena Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Montana Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Montana Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    27.1 mi · 40 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    14.4 mi · 21 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Montana Highway 55

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Montana Highway 55

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 55

    1620 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 55

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Mount Highway 55

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Mount Highway 55

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Legion Avenue

    2124 ft · 41 sec · West Legion Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Whitehall Street

    2744 ft · 49 sec · North Whitehall Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1023 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    48.1 mi · 46 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 291, MT 85: Belgrade, West Yellowstone

    1374 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Amsterdam Road

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Amsterdam Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jackrabbit Lane

    2627 ft · 51 sec · Jackrabbit Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Madison Avenue

    1116 ft · 23 sec · West Madison Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto South Broadway

    1482 ft · 55 sec · South Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    25 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Whitehall Street
48.8 mi · 45%
Montana Street
27.9 mi · 26%
Main Street
14.4 mi · 13%
Mount Highway 55
9.59 mi · 9%
Montana Highway 55
2.09 mi · 2%
Amsterdam Road
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Whitehall Street

Merge slight left

48.1 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
80.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitehall
00h 56m from Dillon
Leave By
2:46 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dillon and Sunny near Belgrade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.5 miles (173 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Whitehall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Dillon and 54.6 miles from Belgrade.

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

The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 2:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.75 one way or $29.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dillon and Sunny near Belgrade.

Stop Ideas Near Whitehall

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

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

BUS

Butte, MT

36 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Bozeman, MT

72 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dillon and Belgrade. Straight-line distance: 80.62 mi (129.74 km).

Dillon

#1 Dillon

City in Montana, United States

Population4,333
Coordinates45.2163100, -112.6375200
Altitude1555
CountryUnited States
Belgrade

#2 Belgrade

City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA

Population10,390
Coordinates45.7760400, -111.1769000
Altitude1359
CountryUnited States
Start: South Idaho Street (-112.637539, 45.216321)
End: East Main Street (-111.176867, 45.776072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.36 L · about $14.75
Round trip
$29.51
7.58 gal · 28.72 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.75 $29.51
Mid-grade $4.23 $16.04 $32.07
Premium $4.55 $17.24 $34.48
Diesel $5.41 $20.51 $41.02

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Dillon and Belgrade. The current time is 19:43:47.

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.