How far is Ennis, MT from Belgrade, MT?

The driving distance from Ennis, MT to Belgrade, MT is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
52.83 mi
01h 03m
Flight
39.83 mi
64.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.83 mi
Kilometers
64.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.83 mi
Kilometers
85.02 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belgrade
Wed, Apr 22, 6:55 PM MDT
Return by in Ennis
Wed, Apr 22, 7:58 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ennis
2026-04-22T17:51
Arrive Belgrade
Wed, Apr 22, 6:55 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ennis
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
Three Forks
MT

City in Gallatin County, Montana, United States

From Ennis
26.4 mi
00h 31m
To Belgrade
26.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 35 mph S
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    42 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    137 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 19 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Montana Highway 84

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Montana Highway 84

  5. 5

    Continue on Norris Road

    17.5 mi · 26 min · Norris Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Jackrabbit Lane

    7 mi · 8 min · Jackrabbit Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Madison Avenue

    1116 ft · 23 sec · West Madison Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto South Broadway

    1482 ft · 55 sec · South Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    25 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ennis 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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Norris Road
17.5 mi · 33%
Main Street
16.3 mi · 31%
Montana Highway 84
11.4 mi · 22%
Jackrabbit Lane
7.04 mi · 13%
South Broadway
0.28 mi · 1%
West Madison Avenue
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Norris Road

Continue on Norris Road

17.5 mi · 00h 26m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Forks
00h 31m from Ennis
Leave By
4:22 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ennis 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 Ennis to Belgrade?

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Three Forks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Ennis and 26.5 miles from Belgrade.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ennis and Light Rain Likely near Belgrade.

Stop Ideas Near Three Forks

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

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

BUS

Bozeman, MT

32 mi away
6505 Jack Rabbit Lane
BUS

Butte, MT

76 mi away
1324 Harrison Avenue
BUS

Livingston, MT

82 mi away
1404 East Park Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ennis and Belgrade. Straight-line distance: 39.83 mi (64.1 km).

Ennis

#1 Ennis

Town in Madison County, Montana, United States

Population1,042
Coordinates45.3488200, -111.7297000
Altitude1506
CountryUnited States
Belgrade

#2 Belgrade

City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA

Population10,390
Coordinates45.7760400, -111.1769000
Altitude1359
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-111.7297, 45.348802)
End: East Main Street (-111.176867, 45.776072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.06 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.56
3.74 gal · 14.12 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.28 $14.56
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.91 $15.82
Premium $4.55 $8.51 $17.01
Diesel $5.41 $10.12 $20.24

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 Ennis and Belgrade. The current time is 17:51:43.

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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.