How far is Hamilton, MT from Belgrade, MT?
The driving distance from Hamilton, MT to Belgrade, MT is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Belgrade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Belgrade.
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Start on West Main Street
1199 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto Skalkaho Highway
33.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Skalkaho Highway
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Continue on Skalkaho Road
21 mi · 34 min · Skalkaho Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
21.3 mi · 31 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
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Continue on West Park Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · West Park Avenue
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Continue on Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
6.9 mi · 7 min · Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right
75.3 mi · 1 hr 15 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 Hamilton and Belgrade.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pintler Veterans' Memorial Scenic Highway
Keep slight right
75.3 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Belgrade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Belgrade?
The road trip is about 242.1 miles (389.6 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?
Anaconda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Hamilton and 152.5 miles from Belgrade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.3 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 9:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.25 one way or $66.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Belgrade.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Belgrade. Straight-line distance: 146.81 mi (236.26 km).
#1 Hamilton
City in Ravalli County, Montana, United States
| Population | 5,056 |
| Coordinates | 46.2468700, -114.1603700 |
| Altitude | 1088 |
| 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: 390 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $33.25 | $66.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $36.13 | $72.27 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $38.85 | $77.70 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $46.22 | $92.44 |
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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