How far is Fort Belknap Agency, MT from Belgrade, MT?

The driving distance from Fort Belknap Agency, MT to Belgrade, MT is about 301.4 miles (485 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.7 miles (351.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
301.35 mi
05h 14m
Flight
218.65 mi
351.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.65 mi
Kilometers
351.88 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.35 mi
Kilometers
484.97 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belgrade
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 AM MDT
Return by in Fort Belknap Agency
Sun, Apr 19, 8:14 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Belknap Agency
2026-04-18T21:46
Arrive Belgrade
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:32 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Belknap Agency
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Great Falls
MT

Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States

From Fort Belknap Agency
168 mi
02h 37m
To Belgrade
133.4 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Belknap Agency and Belgrade.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Belknap Agency and Belgrade.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    2265 ft · 2 min · 1st Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    49.1 mi · 56 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  4. 4

    Continue on 15th Street Northeast

    91 m · 6 sec · 15th Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Havre Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Old Havre Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Smelter Avenue Northeast

    2860 ft · 43 sec · Smelter Avenue Northeast

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto 3rd Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street Northwest

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Central Avenue West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue West

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left

    1425 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

    87.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min · First Special Service Force Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 South, US 287 South: Townsend, Capitol Area

    1280 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1678 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    30.2 mi · 34 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit left toward I 90 East: Billings

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    22.3 mi · 22 min

  22. 22

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

    1374 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Amsterdam Road

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Amsterdam Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Jackrabbit Lane

    2627 ft · 51 sec · Jackrabbit Lane

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Madison Avenue

    1116 ft · 23 sec · West Madison Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto South Broadway

    1482 ft · 55 sec · South Broadway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    25 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Belknap Agency and Belgrade.

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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
87.5 mi · 29%
Prospect Avenue
62.7 mi · 21%
I 90 East
22.6 mi · 7%
3rd Street Northwest
1.44 mi
Central Avenue West
1.32 mi
Old Havre Highway
0.85 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

107 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.7 mi
218.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Great Falls
02h 37m from Fort Belknap Agency
Leave By
6:32 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Belknap Agency and Sunny near Belgrade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Belknap Agency to Belgrade?

The road trip is about 301.4 miles (485 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Great Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168 miles from Fort Belknap Agency and 133.4 miles from Belgrade.

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

The direct path is about 218.7 miles (351.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.7 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 6:32 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.38 one way or $82.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Belknap Agency and Sunny near Belgrade.

Stop Ideas Near Great Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Great Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Statue of Liberty Replica
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Statue of Liberty Replica

Great Falls , MT
Gibson Park Trail, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 4.3/5 21 reviews Historical landmark,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Great Falls City Attorney's Office

Great Falls , MT
2 Park Dr N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Attorney
Cascade County Treasurer
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Cascade County Treasurer

Great Falls , MT
121 4th St N, Great Falls, MT 59401
Rating 2.9/5 191 reviews Department of motor vehicles

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Great Falls.

RAIL

Shelby

119 mi away
230 W Central Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Belknap Agency and Belgrade. Straight-line distance: 218.65 mi (351.88 km).

Fort Belknap Agency

#1 Fort Belknap Agency

Census designated place

Population1,293
Coordinates48.4825000, -108.7654400
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Belgrade

#2 Belgrade

City in Gallatin County, Montana, USA

Population10,390
Coordinates45.7760400, -111.1769000
Altitude1359
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-108.765453, 48.482514)
End: East Main Street (-111.176867, 45.776072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.63 gal
40.25 L · about $41.38
Round trip
$82.77
21.26 gal · 80.5 L
Estimated CO2
94.5 kg one way
Round trip: 188.9 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $41.38 $82.77
Mid-grade $4.23 $44.98 $89.95
Premium $4.55 $48.36 $96.71
Diesel $5.41 $57.53 $115.06

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Belknap Agency and Belgrade. The current time is 21:46:27.

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.